Here is the latest news from December: While in the Netherlands the holidays are approaching and the coziness of Christmas is in the air, this month in Cambodia the new school year has begun. As we get ready to celebrate the end of the year, we are happy to share the latest news.
News from Cambodia
We are building a community center for the future!
In 2017, through a bequest, SCCO purchased a piece of land, on the outskirts of Andong. After years of preparation, the time has finally come: SCCO is going to realize its own community center in Andong. Currently, the daily SCCO activities made possible by DARA Europe take place in an outdated and unsafe rental building with limited space. We are looking for a new location that can further develop the community and reduces dependence on external support. Over the past year, we have worked hard to design the multi-purpose building, which will provide flexible spaces for existing and new programs. Thanks to the support of Wilde Ganzen, MOOV Logistics and Stichting Scholenproject Cambodja Rotterdam, the financing of the first phase of the building is complete. After a careful selection, the contractor was chosen, and this month the signatures were signed. A milestone! In 2024, the community center will be built in two phases.
Long-term support for addressing poverty
Sreng and Tirza met in Andong in 2010 and since then Sreng has been committed to the welfare of the people in Andong. Together with DARA Europe, he is committed to a better future for children who grow up under difficult circumstances – and often in great poverty. Want to read more about the inspired team members of our partner organization SCCO in Cambodia?
Stronger together through self-help groups and parent meetings
DARA Europe focuses on education and support in the most vulnerable neighborhoods in Andong. Everything is aimed at making families independent and resilient, including through coaching. Poutheary works as a social worker at SCCO. She plays a crucial role in organizing self-help groups for youth and meetings for adults in the community.
Learn more about family support programs
News from the Netherlands
Blues, rock & pop party
On Sunday, October 15, there was a Blues, rock & pop party at café De Stee in IJsselstein. We started the afternoon with the swinging music of BluesShack & closed the evening with fantastic covers by the band “Out of Time”.
A thank you to all visitors, and especially to L. van Eekeren who handed over a check of€ 1,150.00 on behalf of “‘De IJsselrijders”. It was a great event with nice proceeds for DARA Europe.
Policy Plan
We are pleased to announce that our updated multi-year policy plan is now on our website. In it you can find all the ins and outs about our goals, strategies and plans to realize our vision and impact.
Also in the news
Switching via Doelshop: your healthcare choice is our Donation
The end of the year is approaching, and for many that means a time to scrutinize health insurance. Did you know that a million people switch every year? If you switch via Doelshop.nl, we can receive an average of €25 per switch as a donation. Make your switch not only beneficial for yourself, but also for charity! Want to know more?
Look here and also switch via Doelshop
A bright new year
We are grateful for all the support this past year and look forward to working together again next year to make a difference for many children and families in Cambodia. Happy holidays!
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