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 O Lahong Nippon Foundation School, July 17th 2003

Number of School: 168
Name of School: The O Lahong Nippon Foundation School
Name of Donor: Nippon Foundation
Location of School
Province: Battambang
District: Phnom Prek
Commune: O Rumduol
Village: O Lahong
Status: Complete
Start of construction: March 5th 2002
End of construction: June 15th 2002
Student body: 135
Teaching staff: 2
Classrooms: 4
Number of classes: 3
Average students per room: 45
Distance from Battambang: 125  km
Travel Time: Dry season: 3hr 30 min, Wet season: 4 hrs 30 min
GPS Position: N 13O16’ 20.20”  HAE 144m E 102O23’ 12.26”


One of the two English signboards at the O Lahong Nippon Foundation School, next to the solar panel

In Their Own Words. . . 

Mr. Chak Chhun Ly is a teacher at the O Lahong Nippon Foundation School
Aouk Sokhea is a 13-year-old third grade student at the O Lahong Nippon Foundation School
Aouk Va is a ten-year-old, second grade student at the O Lahong Nippon Foundation School
Mr. Chhoun Hon is a villager by the O Lahong Nippon Foundation School
Chak Chhun Ly # 168
Aouk Sokhea # 168
Aouk Va # 168
Chhoun Hon # 168