We are thrilled to announce that Australian charity the Goodridge Foundation has continued their support of community development programs in Cambodia. Last year the Goodridge Foundation provided funding for our program partner, HHA Cambodia, which resulted in: the education of 10 preschool students, all of whom have now begun studying at public school the education of […]
Funding Update: Universal Charitable Fund
We are pleased to announce we have received a grant from Universal Charitable Fund to support 14 Cambodian families through the Home Food Garden Project run by our program partner, HHA Cambodia. The funding provided will be used to cover the costs of : the hands-on training/mentoring sessions to build capacity and self-sufficient communities; seeds, […]
Funding Update: COVID Young Leaders Fund
We are pleased to announce that we have successfully supported our program partner, HHA Cambodia, in obtaining a grant from the One Young World COVID Young Leaders Fund which will help with the education and prevention of Covid-19 in Siem Reap. Although we originally supported an application for the COVID-19 Tuk-Tuk outreach program, this program […]
Funding Update: Tucker Foundation
We are pleased to announce we have received a grant from Tucker Foundation which will enable our program partner, HHA Cambodia, to support 50 Cambodian families through the Home Food Garden Project in rural Siem Reap. About the Home Food Garden Project The Home Food Garden Project builds self-sufficient communities by supporting Cambodian families living […]
Program Funding Needed: Home Garden Project for Families Affected by COVID-19
Cambodia’s tourism industry, which usually contributes around one-third of GDP (OECD 2019), has been decimated due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. So far around 2,956 tourism-related businesses in Cambodia have closed, leaving a further 45,405 people unemployed (Minister of Tourism). Although the government has issued some USD$40 payments to affected workers in the tourism industry, […]
Funding Update: Atelier Etica provides 30 food packages to families in need
Ethical luxury silk boutique Atelier Etica has raised funds to provide 30 Cambodian families with emergency food packages. Founder, Roxane Horton, reached out to her customers and network after learning about the devastating impact that COVID-19 has had on the Siem Reap economy. “Those of you who know me know that Cambodia holds a special […]
Funding Update: Goodridge Foundation
Last year we received support from The Goodridge Foundation to run preschool and Khmer language classes in Cambodia, impacting 46 children who are living in poverty, making them literate, increasing the chance of them being enrolled and remaining in public school, and improving their behaviour. Given the current COVID-19 landscape, which is making fundraising incredibly […]
Funding Update: nib Foundation Good Cause Grants Program
This year we are a recipient of a $5,000 grant thanks to the nib Foundation’s Good Cause Grant Program. Nominated by our Ambassador, Kim Napier, employees across the nib group voted for their favourite causes. In Cambodia, one in five people over the age of 15 are illiterate (UNESCO 2015). This contributes to 40% of […]
Funding Update: LUSH Charity Pot
We are thrilled to announce that LUSH Australia is providing funding for the student development program in Cambodia. 45% of Cambodians who live in poverty are under the age of 19 years old or younger (UNDP, 2018). Children in the community we support are not able to leave their village often, causing limitations in their ability […]
Funding Update: Goodridge Foundation
We are proud to announce that we have received support from The Goodridge Foundation to run preschool and Khmer language classes in Cambodia next year. This funding will impact 46 children who are living in poverty, making them literate, increasing the chance of them being enrolled and remaining in public school, and improving their behaviour. Khmer […]