As the days grow longer and spring begins to bloom in the Netherlands, thermometers in Cambodia are reaching heights of over 40 degrees Celsius. Amidst this heat and a shortage of rain, Cambodia is currently celebrating Khmer New Year, one of the country’s most significant holidays.
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Shaping minds and futures
Meet Sivorn, Education Manager at SCCO At DARA Europe, we take pride in introducing you to the latest driving force behind the educational programs of our partner organization Stellar Child Care Organization (SCCO) in Cambodia. Sivorn stepped into the role of Education Manager at SCCO, a position supported by DARA Europe and created to meetContinue reading “Shaping minds and futures”
December News
Here is the december news: while the festive season approaches in the Netherlands and the coziness of Christmas fills the air, this month in Cambodia marks the beginning of the new school year. We’re getting ready to celebrate the end of the year and would like to share the latest news. News from Cambodia We’reContinue reading “December News”
Microcredits: Transforming families in Andong from financial struggles to success stories
In Andong, a community where many people live in poverty, SCCO has been offering microcredits since 2022, thanks to the support of DARA Europe. As part of the family support program, SCCO provides small, interest-free, microcredits. Join us as we delve into Mr. Noeun’s story to gain a deeper understanding of how microcredits are reshapingContinue reading ” Microcredits: Transforming families in Andong from financial struggles to success stories”
Growing Stronger together through Self-Help Groups and parent meetings
In Andong, where challenges for children, young adults, and families can sometimes seem overwhelming, Poutheary works as a social worker at SCCO. She plays a crucial role in organizing self-help groups for young people and meetings for adults in the community. In this blog, Poutheary shares how SCCO is making a difference with their familyContinue reading “Growing Stronger together through Self-Help Groups and parent meetings”
September news
This beautiful late summer is over and the first autumn days have announced themselves. In Cambodia, they are in the middle of the rainy season and October is in sight, the coldest month of the year. News from Cambodia Sport and school a bright future In the Netherlands, the children have been to school forContinue reading “September news”