Volunteer Development Poverty Children Association
Wednesday, May 28th, 2008
VDPCS School was first established in early 2005 by two Buddhist monks, Rathana Nn and Togh Main, who wanted to give some of Siem Reap’s poorest children a positive future by offering free education, and thus the opportunity to break the cycle of poverty in which many find themselves. With occasional donations and the help of local and foreign volunteers, they struggled but managed to teach over a hundred children and teenagers in 2 simple, thatch classrooms for about a year. In spring 2006, enough funds were raised to rebuild a very basic new school at a more suitable location with 3 classrooms. Subsequently student numbers jumped, reflecting the urgent desire for education in Cambodia.
Tragically, 24-year-old director Rathana was killed in a car crash in April 2007 and the school’s future seemed as uncertain as ever. But out of this sad incident emerged a new alliance of former volunteers and supporters worldwide who have joined forces to ensure the school’s continued existence and development. With the help of many generous people around the globe, the school has made tremendous progress.
The school became a registered NGO on 10 September 2007. The name of the NGO is Volunteer Development Poverty Children Association with registration number 1093. This is beneficial for the school and the children as it gives them greater rights under Cambodian law and hopefully opens up new channels of support from overseas.
Would you like to find out more, support us or become a volunteer?
Please contact the Director of the School - Main Togh (first name Togh –pronounced Tong) via our website
www.childrenofcambodia.org
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