Rural Schools Program

Build a rural school or adopt an existing school and enhance it with computer training, English lessons, vegetable gardens and more! Give children of the rural poor areas of Cambodia opportunities for a better education and brighter life.

Rural Schools and List of Donors


The Phoum Kor Nippon Foundation School, June 2003

Number of School: 114
Name of School: The Phoum Kor Nippon Foundation School
Name of Donor: Nippon Foundation
Location of School
Province: Battambang
District: Mong Russei
Commune: Robas Mongkul
Village: Prek Am
Status: Complete
Start of construction: December 22nd, 2001
End of construction: May 20th, 2002
Student body: 251
Teaching staff: 5
Classrooms: 5
Number of classes: 5
Average students per room: 50
Solar Panel: Yes
Distance from Battambang: 78 km
Travel Time: Dry season: 2 hrs 30 min, Wet season: 3 hrs


The Phoum Kor Nippon Foundation School seen through the old school building.


Students at the Phoum Kor Nippon Foundation School

In Their Own Words. . . 

Mr. Hor Tor is a third grade teacher at the Phoum Kor Nippon Foundation School.
Chhin Cheuth is a thirteen-year-old, fourth grade student at the Phoum Kor Nippon Foundation School.
Chhorn Chhay is a thirteen year-old, third grade student at the Phoum Kor Nippon Foundation School.
Mr. Rom Mon is a farmer who lives right by the Phoum Kor Nippon Foundation School.
Hor Tor # 114
Chhin Cheuth # 114
Chhorn Chhay # 114
Rom Mon # 114