Students for Cambodian Schools

Cambodia Today

How much do you know about Cambodia? At the present, Cambodia is a bleak place, especially in the poor rural areas. The past century has taken its toll on the country; the effects of war, rapid changes in government, and genocide are still playing out on the people who live there. Children have little chance of advancing economically in their lives because they have so few opportunities.

About the Rural Schools Project

“American Assistance for Cambodia (AAfC)/ Japan Relief for Cambodia (JRfC) are independent nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing opportunities for the youth and rural poor in Cambodia.” One of the major ways AAfC and JRfC have influenced the Cambodian youth is through the Rural School Project program. This program builds schools in some of the poorest areas in Cambodia and, in the areas they are built, has drastically cut down on illiteracy, long-term poverty, and human trafficking. In order for a basic school to be built, $13,000 must be raised. This money is matched by the World Bank and Asian Development Bank and goes towards a school, a teacher, and a well. Additional money raised goes towards school enhancements such as solar panels and computers, books, and extra teachers. Our club, Students for Cambodian Schools (SCS), is determined to raise this sum of money to build, support, and name one such rural school. More information can be found on the Rural Schools Project website.

Interested in helping out Students for Cambodian Schools in some way? Send our president, Stephanie Collins, an email at sac2893 AT rit DOT edu. (Replace the AT with @ and DOT with .)