KARUNA OBRUM EDUCATION (KOE) PROJECT
Bringing Quality Education to Communities “Where the Asphalt Ends”
The Karuna Obrum Education (KOE) Project works to improve access to quality education for children and young people from rural, vulnerable, and economically disadvantaged communities in Cambodia. The project combines education support with teacher development, health, nutrition, inclusion, and improved learning environments.
🌟 Our Impact
From exclusion → to opportunity
From distance → to access
From vulnerability → to inclusion
From limited resources → to stronger schools
From dependence → to local capacity
From “where the asphalt ends” → to where every child can learn
“Bringing quality education to every child, wherever they live.”
About the Project
For many children living in remote rural communities, distance, poverty, limited resources, and difficult living conditions can become barriers to quality education. KOE was developed to reach children in these communities—“where the asphalt ends.”
The project does more than provide school support. It works with children, parents, teachers, school leaders, and local communities to create an environment where children can learn, stay in school, and develop their potential.
In 2026, for example, the project supported 61 children at Baydamram Community Kindergarten and constructed a new, safe kindergarten building after identifying that the previous wooden classroom was no longer suitable.
The project also provided rice support to 309 Grade 6 students, helping vulnerable families reduce food-related pressures that can contribute to school absence and dropout.
🎯 Project Goal: To provide better access to quality education for children and young students from rural and vulnerable backgrounds.
🤝 Project Mission: To help children who face barriers to education stay in school, learn effectively, and develop the knowledge and skills they need for a better future, while strengthening teachers, families, schools, and communities to create sustainable improvements in education.
🌟 Key Objectives
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Improve the quality and accessibility of education in rural communities.
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Strengthen teachers' knowledge, skills, motivation, and professional development.
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Increase parent and community participation in children's education.
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Provide appropriate support to children from vulnerable families.
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Promote inclusive education for children with disabilities.
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Improve health, hygiene, nutrition, and student well-being.
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Strengthen school infrastructure and learning environments.
📚 Main Activities
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Preschool and kindergarten education
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Parent and community education meetings
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Teacher training and professional development
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Scholarships and academic support
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Reading and literacy programs
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English language classes
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Computer and digital skills training
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Health check-ups and hygiene education
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Rice support for vulnerable students and teachers
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Child protection and safeguarding training
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School leadership and management strengthening
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School construction and improvement
👥 Who We Reach: During January–June 2026, the project directly reached 2,925 students, against a target of 3,222. The beneficiaries included: 1,419 boys, 1,267 girls, 108 youth, 131 women and men, 13 students with physical disabilities.
📍 Where We Work: KOE currently works across five provinces: Battambang – 15 schools/centers, Banteay Meanchey – 6 schools/centers, Pursat – 2 schools, Kampong Chhnang – 1 school, Pailin – 1 center. In addition, the project supports three learning centers in Battambang.
🌍 SDG Contributions
SDG 1 – No Poverty - Reducing educational and economic barriers faced by vulnerable families.
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being - Promoting health check-ups, hygiene, nutrition, and healthy school environments.
SDG 4 – Quality Education - The project's primary contribution: improving access to inclusive, equitable, and quality education.
SDG 5 – Gender Equality - Promoting equal educational opportunities for girls and boys and empowering women and girls through education.
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities - Including children with disabilities and students from disadvantaged rural communities.
Project Activities Gallery
Project Activities and Story
This video highlights the achievements of KBO’s Karuna Obrum Education Project, which works with schools, teachers, families, and communities to expand access to quality education across Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, Pailin, Pursat, and Kampong Chhnang.
The project provides a range of support, including rice assistance for vulnerable students, scholarships and school enrollment support, health and hygiene education, teacher training, extracurricular learning, reading activities, and support for children with disabilities. It also works closely with teachers and school communities to strengthen teaching quality and create safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
The video also showcases the Bay Damram Community Kindergarten, where KBO's support has helped strengthen early childhood education, as well as student reading activities and opportunities for learning beyond the classroom.
“Together with schools, teachers, families, and communities, KBO is helping create opportunities for every child to learn, grow, and build a brighter future.”
“Strengthening Education, Empowering Children, Building Brighter Futures.”
Celebrating Children’s Rights and Building a Brighter Future
This video celebrates children and highlights the importance of protecting their rights, supporting their education, and creating safe and caring environments where every child can learn, participate, and grow.
Through community activities, education, awareness, and collaboration with local partners, KBO works to promote children’s well-being and strengthen the role of families and communities in protecting and supporting children.
The video brings together the joy, participation, and hopes of children, reminding us that investing in children today helps build stronger and more caring communities for tomorrow.
“Every child has the right to learn, to be protected, to participate, and to dream of a better future.”
“Protecting Children’s Rights, Inspiring Hope, Building a Better Future.”
