In Cambodia, many rural schools are constructed from basic materials like wood, bamboo, or thatch, often lacking essential facilities and sometimes even holding classes under trees or in homes. Despite serving 80 to 100 students each, these schools face resource shortages that contribute to high dropout rates.
Our goal is to support 100 rural schools across 8 provinces, enhancing their infrastructure through partnerships with international schools and donors. While teachers are funded by the government, we urge partner schools to raise $2,500 annually for operational costs, helping ensure every child learns in a supportive environment.

Partnering with Ratanakiri Provincial Training Center. Learn More

We believe that acquiring a skill is a step towards a better life. To support this, we offer scholarships to children with severe economic hardship, allowing them to study one of the following subjects:
● Electrical skill
● Car and mobile mechanic
● Hair, skincare, and  beauty
● Air conditioning repair

A scholarship of $1000 per student covers their school fees, accommodation, and food, enabling them to focus on learning a valuable trade. In turn, students contribute back to REEC, helping to sustain the cycle of support.

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"You help me; I help others."

Amid escalating global warming, we face urgent environmental challenges. Climate change is drying up our rivers and streams, triggering floods, storms, and impacting farms. To combat this, we're empowering our children and communities to plant trees at schools, on farms, and along rivers. We are also educating them to reduce plastic use, protecting both their schools and communities.

We establish schools that engage and are managed by local communities. Over six years, we train teachers, equip students, and empower women and elders to ultimately run these institutions. With substantial donor support, we then transition governance to the government and community in a formal ceremony led by our founder, Sytha Nan, and a government education representative, ensuring a sustainable and impactful legacy.

Education transforms lives. By ensuring that every child receives basic education—learning to read, write, and count—they gain the ability to secure diverse employment opportunities, such as in the hospitality industry. More importantly, education empowers them to safeguard their community's resources and cultural heritage.
Often, intermediaries exploit illiteracy, persuading parents to sign away valuable assets. Now, educated children can help their families make informed decisions, protecting their land and legacy against such vulnerabilities. Our schools are not just teaching academic skills; they are fortifying entire communities.