Supporting Education for Students in a Rural Community of Kampot Province

While other developed countries are advancing their scientific research and technology, we are still struggling with a shortage of human and financial resources. Many schools in rural and remote areas across Cambodia do not even have proper classrooms, let alone high-tech learning facilities and study materials. For example, in Angkley village, a rural village in Kampot province, a community school founded by local people, do not have tables and chairs for students to learn. They take the floor as their chairs and tables. Moreover, all of the teachers in that school are young volunteers from the same village.

Education is among the most important sectors for social and economic development, and thus investment in building human capital is a must if Cambodia wants to change her image. As youth, I cannot help much. What I can do for now is to run social projects to improve the situation. I believe that if we, younger generation, do small things, collectively we will see positive changes.

Together with the ministry of Education and the Royal Government of Cambodia's rectangular strategies, our commitment will produce fruitful results in the future. Ahladang will try our best to encourage young people to actively engage in social engagement.

"Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." John F. Kennedy

Students sat on the floor like this before we donated tables and chairs to their school.

Seeing this problem, my team (Ahladang.com and Ahladang-អាឡាដាំង [Facebook's page]) and Tuk Chet Association decided to run a campaign through social media to raise fund to help them. We created two documentary videos describing the situation of the school and their need for support and then posted on our Facebook page and website. As a result, our campaign attracted many generous supporters who are willing to help.

• Mr. Sokha initiated a charity event in Australia. We have already brought a fund of 1450$ for buying 20 tables (accommodating 60 students) and 60 chairs  other stationery to the school. 

• Cambodian Student Association in Japan did a fundraising event in Japan. We will bring 15 tables, 20 chairs and some sets of study materials to the school at the end of this August. 

Students are happy to have tables and chairs in their school.

Thank you everyone for your kind support. Let's build human resources in our country again.