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 new School.

Number of School: 179
Name of School: The O Tapong Nippon Foundation School
Name of Donor: Nippon Foundation
Location of School
Province: Kampong Speu
District: Basit
Commune: Pakdei
Village: O Tapong
Status: Complete
Start of construction: 15 January 2003
End of construction: 16 July 2003
Student body: 211
Teaching staff: 3
Classrooms: 5
Average Students per Class: 44
Distance from city: 93 km
Travel Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes

 

In Their Own Words. . . 

 Mr. Duong Phally, the 59-year old school director.
Chhuon Sarem, a 4th grade student at the O Tapong Nippon Foundation School.
Chhe Sok Kuoy, a 15-year old 4th grade student at the O Tapong Nippon Foundation School.
Mr. Kong Rim, a 53-year old farmer with four children at the new school.
Duong Phally # 179
Chhuon Sarem # 179
Chhe Sok Kuoy # 179
Kong Rim # 179