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 Phnom Touch Nippon Foundation School, July 17th 2003

Number of School: 157
Name of School: The Phnom Touch Nippon Foundation School
Name of Donor: Nippon Foundation
Location of School
Province: Battambang
District: Phnom Prek
Commune: Pichenda
Village: Pichenda
Status: Complete
Start of construction: May 27th 2002
End of construction: September 30th 2002
Student body: 486
Teaching staff: 16
Classrooms: 6
Number of classes: 11
Average students per room: 44
Distance from Battambang: 155  km
Travel Time: Dry season: 3hr, Wet season: 6 hrs
GPS Position: N 13O13’ 51.56”  HAE 116m E 102O25’ 31.70”


One of the two English signboards at the Phnom Touch Nippon Foundation School.

In Their Own Words. . . 

Mr. Den Doeun is a teacher at the Phnom Touch Nippon Foundation School
Lanh Em is a 16-year-old fourth grade student at the Phnom Touch Nippon Foundation School
Chhoy Bun Sim is a 15-year-old sixth grade student at the Phnom Touch Nippon Foundation School
Mr. Kim Chhay is a farmer living by the Phnom Touch Nippon Foundation School
Den Doeun # 157
Lanh Em # 157
Chhoy Bun Sim # 157
Kim Chhay # 157