A Message to Our Donors
Because of your generosity, 2025 was an impactful year for CVF. Together, we expanded access to education, strengthened local schools, and developed and sustained our high-impact programs. As CVF grows leadership, building towards a future of continued sustainability, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our donors for the generosity and trust that make this work possible. Your support changes lives.
How Your Support Changed Lives in 2025
Scholarship Program: Opening Doors Through Education
Our Scholarship Program had a tremendous impact in 2025:
- 37 total students were supported in university education
- 8 students graduated in 2025
- 87.5% of graduates secured employment within six months
- 23 students were housed in our dormitory
Thanks to your support these young women are the first in their families to attend university, becoming leaders and role models for their families and communities.
Afterschool Programs: Building Skills for the Future
We served approximately 450 rural students through afterschool programs, delivering over 3,700 hours of English and Science classes.
English Language Program
- 345–450 students served throughout the year (Grades 3–12)
- 77% of students passed final exams
- 6 Cambodian teachers lead 12 classes weekly
- 55 hours of teacher training
- Students pay just $10 per year for textbooks, electricity, and a security guard
A U.S. Fulbright researcher supported CVF after school program enhancement, curriculum development, and teacher training, leaving sustainable teaching methods and lesson plans that are used year-round.
Science Program
- 95 students enrolled (Grades 3-6)
- Expanded from one to two trained teachers in 2025
- Fully funded by a dedicated donor
- Now operating independently using structured lesson plans and materials
A volunteer from the US helped to develop and sustain the Science Program, living on-site in Cambodia for over a month.
Public School Construction: Investing in Learning Environments
CVF supported schools served around 2500 students in 2025. We supported five rural schools through facility upgrades and essential resources, including:
- Classroom equipment, books, and kindergarten furnishings
- Dental hygiene education and supplies to address community need
- Drainage and land improvements to keep schools safe and accessible
- Completion of construction payments for a new school building
Your donation invests in generations of education, ensuring children learn in environments that are designed, improved, and maintained for success.
Cambodia-Thailand Conflict: Responding to Urgent Community Needs
During regional instability along the Cambodia-Thailand border, CVF provided humanitarian aid to displaced families, delivering food and essential supplies when they were needed most.
Volunteer Program: Building Local Capacity
- On-site volunteers supported education, renewable energy, and student wellness
- Volunteer housing (completed in late 2024) is now used daily by teachers and residential volunteers
- Volunteers helped launch the Science Program and enrich English Language Program and scholarship activities
We are now actively growing our volunteer program, searching for motivated individuals who are interested in an enriching, immersive experience in rural Cambodia.
Partnerships: Strengthening Higher Education at SBUBB
CVF provided targeted support to SBUBB, a public university led by board member Venerable Vy Sovechea. We funded solar energy and bicycles for SBUBB students.
We remember our roots almost 20 years ago: from then purchasing bicycles for village children who weren’t able to travel to school, to now providing bicycles and clean energy at the higher education level, your support has allowed CVF to grow with changing needs and infrastructure developments.
Financial Stewardship: Using Your Donation Responsibly
CVF remains deeply committed to directing resources where they matter most.
- Total Funds Raised in 2025: $297,822
- Total Expenses: $94,437
- 95.6% of expenses went directly to programs
We are committed to maximizing impact while investing in local capacity in order to sustain this work for years to come. Every gift, large or small, directly benefits our programs.
Leadership Growth: Strengthening Support for Our Mission
2025 was a time of growth as we continue to strengthen CVF for long-term sustainability.
- We established a Board of Directors, who support our growing work as volunteers. Learn more about the leadership team.
- We welcomed advisors to provide additional guidance and support.
- We hired a full-time Program Director based in Cambodia to advance, oversee, and strengthen our programs on the ground.
- We adopted bylaws, policies, and governance structures to guide our mission forward.
These steps ensure CVF will remain strong, accountable, and locally rooted for decades to come.
Looking Ahead to 2026
With your continued support, we aim to deepen our impact through targeted growth:
Explore and Establish Sustainable Funding Initiatives
- Launch a Legacy Giving Program. For more information please visit Legacy and Planned Giving on our website.
- Expand outreach and transparency through monthly newsletters
- Diversify revenue beyond individual donors
Operational Growth
- Hire a part-time Cambodian administrative assistant
- Establish an on-site office to support program delivery
Your Support Matters
The young people we serve have hope, talent, and a determination to build brighter futures for themselves and their families. They will become teachers, entrepreneurs, engineers, and parents who strengthen their communities and pass opportunity on to the next generation.
As we approach 20 years of service in Cambodia, we remain profoundly grateful for the donors, partners, and friends who make this work possible.
Your support does much more than fund programs. It opens doors that were once closed and creates possibilities that simply did not exist before.
We invite you to continue this journey with us to empower individuals and communities to thrive, break the cycle of poverty, and contribute to the sustainable development of Cambodia.
