"Back to School" for Children in Cambodia!

Dear supporter, 

With all educational institutions in Cambodia closed, students at the JustWorld Cambodian partner organization, People Improvement Organization (PIO), have been required to learn remotely. PIO teachers and project leaders have continued their efforts to mitigate the impact of school closures and address the needs of students and families in the community. The staff has been working to ensure that students are practicing reading, writing, math and science skills daily. Using remote teaching techniques and available technology, such as Zoom and Telegram, it has been a priority of the staff to keep their students engaged and on track academically. Teachers have been working closely with high school students, as they prepare for Grade 9 and Grade 12 public examinations. 

Social workers continue to conduct home visits to distribute rice and vital supplies. The on-site shelter provides a safe haven for 50 homeless students. Children are provided hot, nutritious meals and access to medical care every day. Without PIO, these children would have nowhere else to turn. 

According to the health ministry's secretary of state, Cambodia has administered at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccines to 12.05 million people, or 75.3 percent of the country’s 16-million population. The World Health Organization has reported on the positive impacts of vaccinations with reductions in severe disease, hospitalizations, and deaths among those fully vaccinated.

With the high rates of vaccination, the Cambodian Prime Minister announced that schools could begin plans for reopening, starting in late September. The reopening is a phased process, and will be subject to a range of safety measures. PIO has submitted a comprehensive plan and was visited by officials from the Ministries of Health and Education, Youth and Sport to evaluate safety procedures in the school. Once PIO receives approval to reopen, students who are fully vaccinated in Grades 7-12 will be able to return to in-person lessons. The next phases will be the return of Grades 3-6 students, followed by Grades K-2

The ongoing pandemic has revealed the strength, determination, and power when we work together. When families were forced into extreme lockdown measures, we were there to ensure that no child was left behind. Supporters like you have allowed children the opportunity to learn and grow in the safety of their own homes. With students still remaining at home, we must continue to raise vital funding to give children the hope for a brighter tomorrow. 

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