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 Cham Ro A Nippon Foundation School, July 19th 2003

Number of School: 196
Name of School: The Cham Ro A Nippon Foundation School
Name of Donor: Nippon Foundation
Location of School  
Province: Battambang
District: Moung Russei
Commune: Prev Svay
Village: Cham Ro A
Status: Complete
Start of construction: May 27th 2000
End of construction: July 1st 2001
Student body: 471
Teaching staff: 4
Classrooms: 4
Number of classes: 8
Average students per room: 59
Solar panel: Yes
Distance from Battambang: 63 km
Travel Time: Dry season: 1 hrs 30 min, Wet season: 2 hrs
GPS Position: N 12O40’ 21.65” HAE 5m E 103O29’ 02.61”

In Their Own Words. . . 

Mr. Yem Soeun is the director of the Cham Ro A Nippon Foundation School.
Yem Sokunthea is a 15-year-old fifth grade student at the Cham Ro A Nippon Foundation School
Ang Narin is a 17-year-old fifth grade student at the Cham Ro A Nippon Foundation School
Mr. Sean Thay is deputy village chief where the Cham Ro A Nippon Foundation School
Yem Soeun # 196
Yem Sokunthea # 196
Ang Narin # 196
Sean Thay # 196