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tree on student dormitory

Early wake up

At 2am during a large storm, this tree fell on a girls dormitory. Three girls were injured and taken to hospital, one was detained overnight. Teachers were called and help move the remaining girls to another dormitory or put them up in the houses. Teachers have more than just teaching to do at our schools. […]

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forest in Cambodia

The forest

The forests around Sambor Prei Kuk are peaceful and provide an ideal place for a stroll. They were only cleared of mines a few years ago. They were left behind by the Viet Cong and Americans in the 1970’s. You can still see bullet holes on the temples.

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get involved sponsor a student

Sponsor a student

Sponsor a student – from $12/£10 per month, whether it is one month or a year – your help would be fantastic. One school year is 10 months. Sponsor one month or a whole year ($120/£100). This is the reason for this activity. You will receive a picture of the student and a brief background.

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Pens for students in Camodia

Stationery for students

We asked students what they needed help with. Many said stationery such as pens and paper. To us they are not expensive in bulk, therefore we bought pens (in their village) for them to write their exams. That was appreciated. A box of pens is $12 (£10).  We can help with writing books too. 

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book for students in Cambodia get involved

Books for students

We cannot change the curriculum text books. However we can encourage students to read more, because they love to read books that are more engaging. These are re-written for a lower reading age (graded 1-6) and become fun for students learning English. These cost around £6 ($8) a copy. Buy one, buy more – please

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computer donated to school

Computers

At this school there are 20 computer for training students, and 20 more for their use in the Library. Total 40 computers for 1250 students. In Europe / North America we would expect hundreds at the school. Our aim is to double this total – and engage more students in a technology career. Computers in

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firewall and switch

Small networking equipment

The school networks we have seen so far are open and not secure with limited networking equipment. For around $1,500 / £1,200 we can improve the resilience and security of a school network. This will give a base to expanding the networking in a school. They are a long way from a computer in a

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identify skilled teachers

Teacher Training

We will identify who teachers truly engage with IT. Then take steps to improve their training. This will undoubtedly be external training in Phnom Penh (the capital). Subjects in view are Networking, Security, Website development, and others that lead to increased engagement with students.

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Sok student in Cambodia

Sok

My names is Sok. I am 19. My parents are farmers. /// Teachers comment /// He comes from very poor family. He has already graduated from secondary vocational education, majoring Electricity and now continuing to study electricity power, associate degree, in KCIT. He is very difficult in his living with both learning and eating because

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