San Diego sewing ladies are spreading JOY, LOVE and CARE with their handmade creations The story of the sewing ladies from the Paradise Village Sewing Club in San Diego is one of compassion, connection, and the power of small acts of kindness that make a big difference in the world. For the third time, these […]
On our last trip to Cambodia, one of our favorite days was visiting the homes of some of our new scholarship students. It was a wonderful day – a profoundly enriching experience. – Silke Meeting the students in person, at the dormitory, for the first time had already been a delight. What we knew about […]
Through a generous donation from Syed Balkhi we are able to build the 10th CVF school in Prey Touch Commune – in the village called Prean Nil. This community has long been waiting for an investment in their school and children’s education. There are 163 students and 6 teachers at this school. By the end […]
At the end of a small village, surrounded by rice fields, lies Kilo Leak Boun Primary School. We visited this school, which serves 198 students, on our trip in 2022. CVF scholarship graduate Seyha Tren is a teacher at the school. Seyha had told us of the need for new classrooms at her school. Following […]
This January seven new students joined the Cambodian Village Fund Scholarship Program. They all completed high school with excellent grades. They are ambitious and dedicated to pursue a higher education. They come from Prey Touch commune in Northwest Cambodia, most of them raised on the small income of rice farmers and vegetable growers. They could […]
Seven of our scholarship students have just accomplished what, a few years ago, seemed like an unreachable dream to them. They graduated from college, making their families and themselves very proud. We are celebrating with them. We congratulate them for their perseverance and the commitment they made when they became recipients of a Cambodian Village Fund Scholarship. “I would like to thank the Cambodian Village Fund for supporting my […]
In February, seven new students joined the Cambodian Village Fund Scholarship Program. They all completed high school with excellent grades and dreams of pursuing a higher education. Their families are poor and cannot afford the cost of university. Because of their scholarships, these bright, ambitious young women moved to the city of Battambang, where most […]
“Let’s see the fruits of the seeds we plant!” Our supporters and their compassionate giving are building the foundations for a better world. We visit Cambodia as often as we can to see the transformations with our own eyes. On this year’s trip, several American friends came along. Silke and Darren, who oversaw the building […]
We have great news. The dorm is complete and far exceeds our wildest expectations. It is a modern, 3 story building in a centrally located district of Battambang and can house 24 college students. It has a rooftop terrace with views overlooking the city. It is a safe place to live, learn, connect and inspire. […]
We are excited to add several new students to our college scholarship program this year. Generous contributions and ongoing support from our donors allow Cambodian girls to pursue their dream of education and a path to a better life. “If I graduate from college, I will become a resource for my society, country and my […]
Every child deserves the joy of books. The children in the rural villages of Cambodia have very limited access to books. Families with incomes of $3-$4 per day cannot afford to buy books. With the opening of Mona’s Library, packed with brand new, colorful books, the children can choose a book and take it home […]
Mona was only nine years old when a terrible accident ended her life. Friends and family wanted her adventurous, curious, and joyful spirit to continue to live on. Mona’s mother, Silke, a longtime supporter of the Cambodian Village Fund, cherished Mona’s curiosity and her love for learning and for books. When people asked her: “How […]
While there have been only 122 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Cambodia (as of May 10), that doesn’t mean that the people are not suffering. The government has closed all schools, museums, concerts and many business. Rural families are suffering from loss of income and lack of food. Families who normally get by on a […]
Four of our scholarship students graduated from high school this year and started college last week. They all passed the National High School Exam in August.
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Cambodian Village Fund scholarship student Socheata has a new business—selling books online. (It reminds us of how a well-known Internet giant got started.) Socheata, a first-year college student, is attending two universities simultaneously. She’s studying English Literature at Preah Sihanouk Raja Buddhist University-Battambang Branch (SBUBB) and also studying marketing at the University of Management and […]
Venerable Vy Sovechea explains why he is committed to helping the Cambodian Village Fund and how his community benefits.
Our scholarship students come from poor families themselves, but they often do charity work to help others in need.
We are starting a youth soccer league for our villages, one of the first in Cambodia.
To celebrate the end of a successful year, our English teachers held an awards ceremony/party/clean-up detail for our 250 English language students.
Prey Touch Commune has a new football (soccer) stadium thanks to a $62,000 donation from the Timothy Sykes Foundation.
Six of our high school scholarship students recently moved to Battambang so they can attend Preah Monivong High School, one of the best public schools in Cambodia.
We are very proud of our two newest college graduates, Sinat and Sophat, who just completed work on their Bachelor’s degrees in Hospitality and Tourism from Build Bright University.
We are very proud of our two high school seniors, Sokny and Sothea, who passed the national high school exit exam and will attend college.
The 3-room Brian Dean Learning Center at Prey Touch Primary School is nearing completion.
First year college students, Sopheap (left) and Sreinoch, received new laptop computers.
