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 Sralao Torng Nippon Foundation School, May 2003

Number of School: 182
Name of School: The Sralao Torng Nippon Foundation School
Name of Donor: Nippon Foundation
Location of School
Province: Kampong Thom
District: Baray
Commune: Balangk
Village: Srlao Tong
Status: Complete
Start of construction: October 25th 2002
End of construction: January 15th 2003
Student body: 184
Teaching staff: 1 + 1 volunteer
Classrooms: 5
Number of classrooms: 3
Average students per room: 60
Distance from city: 132
Travel Time: Dry season: 2 hrs 30min, Wet season: 2 hrs 30min

 
The old “classroom”: old, worn-out desks underneath a tree.

In Their Own Words. . . 

Mr. Pel Sam On is the director of the Sralao Torng Nippon Foundation School.
Luok Da is a second grade student at the Sralao Torng Nippon Foundation School.
Chan Toeur is a first grade student at the Sralao Torng Nippon Foundation School. 
Mr. Li Thai is the community leader in the village where the Sralao Torng Nippon Foundation School is located.

 

Pel Sam On # 182
Luok Da # 182
Chan Toeur # 182
Li Thai # 182