OPEKA EDUCATION PROJECT
Education, Safe Spaces and Opportunities for a Brighter Future
🌟 Our Vision for Change
From vulnerability → to opportunity
From unsafe situations → to safe spaces
From educational barriers → to access and participation
From dependence → to greater confidence and self-reliance
“Safe spaces, meaningful education, and opportunities for every child to grow.”
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💚 About Project
Every child deserves a safe place to learn, grow, and feel valued. Opeka responds by combining education with care, emotional well-being, recreation, and family support.
In the first semester of 2026, all 52 students living at the centre were enrolled in school and successfully passed the first semester, while 56 kindergarten children were prepared to progress to primary school.
The project also began supporting families through crop and animal packages, helping them explore sustainable ways to strengthen household livelihoods.
🎯 Goal
To provide education, care, and a safe environment for children and young people from vulnerable backgrounds.
🌱 Mission
To create safe and supportive spaces where children can learn, develop their abilities, build confidence, and prepare for a better future, while strengthening families and communities.
📚 Key Activities
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🏫 Community kindergarten education
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🎓 Support for vulnerable students to access and remain in school
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🏠 Safe accommodation and learning opportunities
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❤️ Social, emotional and recreational activities
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🌾 Sustainable agriculture and family income-generation
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👨👩👧 Support and engagement with families
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🌱 Child development, communication and self-care activities
👥 Beneficiaries
The project reached 170 participants during January–June 2026, exceeding the target of 152. This included 52 children living at the centre, as well as children, youth, families, teachers and community members involved in project activities.
📍 Where We Work
The project is based in Battambang Province, with activities including:
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Battambang City – Metta-Karuna Welcome Center for high school students
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Prey Ompor Village – education support for primary and secondary students
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Ratanak Mondol District – five community kindergartens
🌍 SDG Contributions
SDG 1 – No Poverty - Supporting vulnerable families and livelihood opportunities.
SDG 2 – Zero Hunger - Promoting sustainable agriculture and improved household nutrition.
SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being - Supporting children's emotional, social and physical well-being.
SDG 4 – Quality Education - Expanding access to education and early childhood development.
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities - Creating opportunities for children and young people from vulnerable backgrounds.
