Sustainable Cambodia Inc

In 2024 a cornerstone of our Education Program continued to be Supplemental and Enrichment Education for the children in participating villages. Supplemental instruction strengthens our rural students' readiness to advance to the next grades in their state schools. Courses include English, Khmer Language, Math, Computers and Research and Library time. Special tutoring in advanced Sciences and Math assists older students in preparing for their 12th grade state exams. Enrichment activities include Youth Club and Student Councils that develop management and leadership skills through their self-directed community service projects, Traditional Dance Classes. In each school, students receive essential learning materials, including paper, pens and books. Our Libraries have become centers of increased literacy with interactive teaching and learning activities like Read-Alouds. Most importantly, our students love to learn. In all, 2,695 students from preschool through graduation benefitted from our school programs. In addition to their classroom activities, 50 students received bicycles to assist their commutes to school, 444 students received books and school supplies along with hygiene supplies. 10 Chromebooks and headphones increased access to computer literacy in our lab and research classes. In addition to supporting supplemental academic classes and meals, TC Swartz, Wong Schools and Roland Enrichment programs provided substantial school campus improvements including fencing, walkways, flagpole, school gardens. Youthlinc and Bayview volunteer students also provided major support for community schools in remote Chhueteal Rong and Rokat as well as for local SC Pursat schools.

In 2024 we continued to conduct extensive trainings and supplies to support dental, hygiene and handwashing practices for 356 students and parents. Our Days for Girls Program led 15 trainings in menstrual health and hygiene to benefit 436 students in schools. We also provided 1031 supply kits to assist young women in managing their monthly cycles, staying active in school and helping them to save money. Emergency funds assisted students with operations and extensive follow-up care. Additional funds supported dormitory students with food and supplies. Dozens of students were assisted with dental care and several with visual care. One young woman was supported in traveling for a second trip to receive advanced surgery for scoliosis.