In February, seven new students joined the Cambodian Village Fund Scholarship Program. They all completed high school with excellent grades and dreams of pursuing a higher education. Their families are poor and cannot afford the cost of university. Because of their scholarships, these bright, ambitious young women moved to the city of Battambang, where most […]
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Our New Dormitory
We have great news. The dorm is complete and far exceeds our wildest expectations. It is a modern, 3 story building in a centrally located district of Battambang and can house 24 college students. It has a rooftop terrace with views overlooking the city. It is a safe place to live, learn, connect and inspire. […]
New Scholarship Students
We are excited to add several new students to our college scholarship program this year. Generous contributions and ongoing support from our donors allow Cambodian girls to pursue their dream of education and a path to a better life. “If I graduate from college, I will become a resource for my society, country and my […]
Mona’s Library Opens in Stoeung Chak Village
Every child deserves the joy of books. The children in the rural villages of Cambodia have very limited access to books. Families with incomes of $3-$4 per day cannot afford to buy books. With the opening of Mona’s Library, packed with brand new, colorful books, the children can choose a book and take it home […]
Mona’s Fund – A Little Girl Lives On by Making Lives Better
Mona was only nine years old when a terrible accident ended her life. Friends and family wanted her adventurous, curious, and joyful spirit to continue to live on. Mona’s mother, Silke, a longtime supporter of the Cambodian Village Fund, cherished Mona’s curiosity and her love for learning and for books. When people asked her: “How […]
Response to Covid-19
While there have been only 122 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Cambodia (as of May 10), that doesn’t mean that the people are not suffering. The government has closed all schools, museums, concerts and many business. Rural families are suffering from loss of income and lack of food. Families who normally get by on a […]