Preschool Project
From Silence to Confidence: Lika’s Journey in Preschool
In Preythom Community, 5-year-old Rong Lika has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks to the support of the community preschool program. Rong Lika, the eldest of three children, lives in a rural community where her father works as a construction worker and her mother is a farmer. Prior to joining the preschool, Lika was shy and struggled with basic social interactions. In December 2023, Lika enrolled in the Preythom Community Preschool. The program provides early childhood education and socialization opportunities for children aged 3 to under 6 years, preparing them for grade 1. Before joining the preschool, Lika rarely spoke and did not use polite language when interacting with family members, indicating a lack of early childhood social skills and confidence. Since joining the preschool, Lika has shown tremendous growth. She actively participates in class, takes knowledge tests every three months, and has become one of the brightest students. Her communication has improved, and she now confidently uses polite language with family and friends. Lika is excited to begin grade 1 at the local primary school. Her family is proud of her progress, and they are hopeful that her education will lead to a brighter future. Lika’s growth reflects the broader impact of the preschool program, which is helping children in rural areas develop the foundational skills needed for lifelong learning. Thanks to the dedication of her teacher and the support of the preschool program, Lika has become a shining example of how early childhood education can transform lives. We extend heartfelt gratitude to the donors whose generous support has made stories like Lika’s possible. Your contributions are building brighter futures for children in Preythom Community.
Preschool Project
Nuy Channa, a 4-year-old boy, began his early education at the Khnach Community Preschool in December 2023. Since joining the program, Channa has made significant progress in foundational skills. He has learned essential knowledge, including counting numbers, recognizing the basic Khmer alphabet, and assisting his parents with light housework. Additionally, Channa has developed the ability to care for himself and enjoys participating in learning activities alongside his classmates. He consistently shows enthusiasm for attending preschool rather than staying at home.
His mother expressed her gratitude, saying, “I am really impressed with how active my son has become. He is now able to do basic housework, speak more words, and truly enjoys going to preschool. I would like to thank CCAFO for bringing this opportunity to our community.”
CCAFO is currently supporting 23 community preschools across remote areas where no formal kindergarten programs exist. These preschools provide young children, like Channa, with access to early education during the critical years of brain development. The Community Preschool Program plays a vital role in laying the groundwork for lifelong learning, fostering cognitive, emotional, and social growth from an early age.
Preschool Project
Hai Reaksa, a 4-year-old preschooler, began her preschool class in December 2023 for the School Year 2023-2024. She is the only daughter in her family and lives with her grandmother while her parents reside in Phnom Penh City working as garment factory workers to earn a living. Preschool Teacher Ho Kimheap, who teaches at a preschool in Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia, visited Reaksa at her home. During the visit, her grandmother mentioned that Reaksa’s knowledge has improved since joining preschool. Grandmother believes that Reaksa will excel in primary school when she begins the next school year in December 2024.
Library-Through School.
Ma Mouykea is a model student who is currently studying in high school. She is in Grade 9 and attends the local secondary school in her community. Ma Mouykea has a great passion for reading and this has led her to frequent visits to her village library. She enjoys exploring various topics and discovering new knowledge through reading books. Ma Mouykea also spends quality time reading books at the library because she enjoys the serene and peaceful environment. She expressed her gratitude towards the library and how it has contributed to her personal growth. Thanks to the library, Ma Mouykea’s knowledge base has significantly expanded, and she is continuously motivated to read more books in order to broaden her horizon. She believes that reading is a powerful tool that anyone can use to succeed in life.
Library-Thnouh School
Heng Monineath is a grade 8 students studying in the secondary school at her community. She enjoys visiting the library to read storybooks after school or in her free time. “I am so happy that in my community there is a library that has many different books for reading. Through reading books, it has helped to increase my knowledge” Monineath state
Preschool Project
An Kimnang, 5-Year-Old boy, started his first preschool class in early 2023 at Preythom Community Preschool, which is located in Banteay Meas District, Kampot Province, west in Cambodia where he is currently living in with his parents and elder brother, who is also a student of grade 3 of the primary school. During home visit of Preschool Teacher Mrs. Chhun Solay, Mrs. Chat Kunthea who is mother of An Kimnang shared her view that Kimnag has gained a basic Khmer alphabet, knowing numbers, shapes, daily good hobbit, and assist classmates. “I am so grateful that there has a preschool operate in my village where small children can access for their early childhood education program”, Kunthea said.
English Language Project
Cambodian Girl’s Aspirations
Meas Linda is a 10-year-old fourth-grader at a local primary school in Kandal Village, Peang Lvea Commune, Samaki Munychey District, Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia. Her mother is a garment worker and her father is a construction worker. She has three siblings (two brothers and one sister). She took the English language entrance test and wishes to attend the course for the upcoming academic year 2023-2024. While she was at the Motherland Cambodia Education Center (MLC), she said, “I am keen to learn English in order to find a good job when I become an adult and finish my education.”
MLC is a center that operates the English Language Project for the target group in Kampong Speu Province. The project is under the umbrella of the Cambodian Children’s Advocacy Foundation Organization. The project aims to meet the children’s need for English language learning so that it helps children reach their goals. Therefore, your assistance will help children have brighter futures!
Preschool Project
Comment from a guardian
It is our great pleasure to share with you the comment of Yun Sreymoch (Photo: on the right), who is the mother of Preschooler Hai Narin. The comment was quoted by Preschool Teacher Mrs. Ho Kimheab during a monthly home visit on September 1, 2023 to update the guardian on her daughter’s progress at the preschool. Mother and Narin are living in Por Krom Village, Por Krom Commune, Kampong Laeng District, Kampong Chnnang Province, Cambodia.
“I am so grateful that there is a preschool in my village which provides an excellent learning environment for my daughter. My daughter has been attending preschool since January 15, 2023 and I have seen a significant improvement in her learning skills and knowledge. She is more interested in learning new things and is able to express her ideas better. I am thankful to the teachers for her dedication and support. I can confidently say that my daughter is in good hands at the preschool.”
Hai Narin is a 5-year-old preschool student and one of the active preschoolers. She keeps attending school regularly and enjoys learning and performing interaction with her classmates while attending preschool class.
CCAFO Preschool Project provides basic education to help small children in the target areas to learn basic educational programs before they attend grade one at the public primary school.
