WHAT WE DO
Cambodia Charitable Trust works at multiple levels to improve educational outcomes in Cambodia — from supporting individual children and schools, to strengthening teacher training and educational leadership.
Our programmes are designed to work together, creating long-term change for children, families, schools, and communities.
HOW OUR MODEL WORKS
Cambodia Charitable Trust believes lasting change happens when support is provided at multiple levels — not only for individual children, but also for schools, teachers, and communities.
Our programmes are designed to work together to create long-term educational opportunity and stronger learning environments for Cambodian children.
We support vulnerable children to remain in school through practical assistance such as sponsorship, bicycles, uniforms, books, and tertiary scholarships. At the same time, we work alongside schools and communities to strengthen educational environments and improve learning outcomes.
Alongside this direct support, Cambodia Charitable Trust partners with Cambodia’s Ministry of Education and Provincial Teacher Training Centres to strengthen teacher training and improve classroom practice across Cambodia.
By combining direct support with long-term educational development, our work helps create sustainable change that extends far beyond the individual students we directly assist.
THE EVIDENCE
In September 2018, CCT conducted standardised Grade 6 assessments across 38 schools — including both CCT-supported and unsupported schools in the same provinces.
CCT-supported schools achieved pass rates more than three times higher than unsupported schools.
By 2023–2024, cluster schools involved in the programme were achieving promotion rates of 90–94% across all primary grades, with near-zero dropout rates.
THE CLUSTER MODEL
Since 2017, CCT has expanded support through a cluster model, where established partner schools share resources, mentoring and leadership support with neighbouring schools.
This approach allows more children and communities to benefit from improved educational environments and support while strengthening collaboration between schools.
Supporting Children
Helping vulnerable children remain in school through sponsorship, bicycles, uniforms, books, and practical support.
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Supporting Schools
Partnering with schools and communities to strengthen learning environments and educational opportunity.
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Developing Teachers
Working alongside Provincial Teacher Training Centres and the Ministry of Education to improve teaching quality and classroom practice.
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Creating Futures
Supporting young people into tertiary education, vocational training, leadership, and long-term opportunity.
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CAMBODIA
Rebuilding Through Education
Cambodia continues to rebuild after the devastation of the Khmer Rouge era, during which much of the country’s education system was destroyed and a generation of teachers, professionals, and leaders was lost.
The long-term effects are still felt today, particularly in rural communities where poverty, limited educational opportunity, and teacher shortages remain significant challenges.
Cambodia Charitable Trust believes education is one of the most powerful ways to support long-term recovery and opportunity. By investing in children, schools, teachers, and educational leadership, we are working alongside Cambodian communities to help strengthen the future generation.
Cambodia has made extraordinary progress since. CCT’s role is not to lead that progress, but to work alongside the educators and communities already strengthening the future of Cambodian children.