Samrong, in northern Cambodia, faces deep poverty and poor infrastructure. Here, more than 61% of children drop out of school after primary level because secondary schools are too far, too few, and too costly. With only 39 secondary schools for 219 primary schools, many young people have no choice but to leave their education behind and work on farms or across the Thai border. Without a secondary diploma, they miss out on higher education and better jobs, trapping families in poverty.

Opened in 2006, the Samrong Education Centre supports 68 disadvantaged children by providing safe boarding, meals, and free supplementary courses to help them complete secondary school. We accompany each student towards university or vocational training. Our holistic approach fosters responsible, well-rounded individuals who actively contribute to their communities, removing barriers so they can break the cycle of poverty and build brighter futures for themselves and their families.