Child Protection Cambodia Project #9369

Bring Well Being & Education to Children Globally

by JustWorld International

Bring Well Being & Education to Children Globally

Project Report | Mar 8, 2024
Education On Wheels Project Advances With New Van

By Beth Rasin | Head of Global Programs

Miguel Angel Matute, Education on Wheels

JustWorld International and local partner Asociación Compartir have purchased a new “Bibliomovil” van to bring mobile education directly to even more underprivileged children in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

The Education on Wheels project, initiated in 2003, has been instrumental in delivering education to address economic and geographical barriers to schooling. In a country where 60% of the population has never read a book, this project provides vital lessons, tutoring, music, cultural arts programs, alongside essential provisions like clean water and nutritious snacks.

The additional van enables expansion further into the Municipality of San Antonio de Oriente. JustWorld International Founder and President Jessica Newman, a former equestrian athlete, worked alongside Heike Dittmann, Secretary General of the Federacion Ecuestre de Honduras (Honduras Equestrian Federation) to mobilize global equestrian support to raise funds for the vehicle.

Financial contributions from the Honduras Equestrian Federation and the Fédération Equestre International (FEI), combined with a successful matching campaign by individual members of the international equestrian community, not only met but surpassed the fundraising target within a remarkable 24-hour period.

The 'Bibliomóvil', now a cornerstone of the mobile literacy project, has significantly impacted Honduran children residing in impoverished areas within Tegucigalpa. Traveling more than 100 miles per week, even throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, it reached 17 community centers, providing hundreds of at-home learning resources to ensure continuity in children's education.

With the addition of the second vehicle, the project's reach can now extend to the entire Municipality of San Antonio de Oriente, aiming to serve an additional 2,635 children annually across 20 new communities. This expansion magnifies Asociación Compartir and JustWorld’s Education on Wheels cumulative impact to 5,635 children.

Links:

https://justworldinternational.org/honduras

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Jan 13, 2020
Thankful for You

By Amber Warren | JustWorld Volunteer

Sreynoch

Dear Friends,

The past few months have marked the start of a new year, a new decade, and for many, the start of a new school year. Students at PIO finished their studies last year strong (Grade 6 pass rate was 96% and Grade 9 a perfect 100%!) and motivated to stay in school and continue learning this school year. As a recent visitor from JustWorld noted, "In Cambodia, only the lucky kids are able to go to school...these kids knew this was their only way out of poverty. They knew that they were lucky and had more drive than I have ever seen in any kid I know."

You have supported 650 children to receive an education through qualified teachers, the purchase of books, and nutritious lunches (30,700!). Students have reported knowing the importance of being able to attend PIO school and having lunch available to those in need. We are excited to continue helping PIO, with your love and support, so that these students can get the education they need to succeed.

"My family brought me to PIO because my mother could not support me to studey at public school. I want to stay at PIO school...(I) have two years left. I will finish grade 12 successfully and I strongly believe that teachers of PIO will help my reach my goal." - Sreynoch,

"My family enroll(ed) me at PIO because my family is poor, and there was (no) money to support education. I really look forward to continuing in the education [prograp] at PIO school because the school really cares about the student's learning. I know my teachers have a lot of experience in teaching. They motivate the student(s) to work hard." - Sophany

"My family enrolled me at PIO because when I learned at public school [in the] province, my mother said that my knowledge was ppor and my mother was not able to support my studies. I want to stay at PIO because the teacherts that I have met always take care of each student and [their] learning outcomes, and my family does not need to pay for my education." - Makara

Thank you for funding this program. Help us spread the word by sharing this newsletter or a link to the project. We wish you all the best in this exciting, new year!

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May 2, 2018
PIO's 1st University Graduate!

By Amber Warren | Programs Manager

Veasna- the proud graduate!

Can you believe it? PIO has its first university graduate!

We are so excited and proud to share with you that Veasna, a former PIO student and current teacher at PIO, has completed his program. A former PIO student and teacher at PIO, Veasna was the first first graduate from PIO to attend university and now is PIO's first student to have graduated university- a amazing milestones for both Veasna and and PIO.

When Veasna was a child, his mother passed away, his father moved to Thailand, and he was sent to live with his aunt. They both moved to Phnom Penh in search of a better future and worked as scavengers in the streets of the city. They never had enough food or money and slept on the street. However, Veasna had always wanted to student and found the English language faschinating. He used to listen to the English lessons while hiding outside of the classroom at a school in his hometown and his aunt felt very sad that she could not afford to send him to school. However, when she found out about PIO, she immediately sent him to school. He was 10 years old at the time and started in Kindergarten. He has come a long ways since then, studying Finance and Banking at Western University, and wants to start his own export business with goods 'Made in Cambodia by Cambodians' to let the world know about the beauties of his country and skills of the people of Cambodia.

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your donations are making a difference today AND tomorrow. Not only was Veasna able to attend school at PIO at no cost to his family, but he is fulfilling his dreams and inspiring others.

This year, there are 873 students at PIO and we are helping to support 650 of them- providing classroom instruction and nutritious meals for students so they can have the opportunity to follow their dreams too.

Like Veasna, many children do not start PIO at the grade level corresponding to their age. In fact, at least 20% of students at PIO currently are at least one year older than the expected age for their level of study. This is a result of enrolling children who are of school age, but not attending school- some have never attended school while others attended briefly and then left because of family circumstances. Without the support of PIO, many of these children would never be able to complete their education.

Currently, 81% of students are passing the Khmer curriculum; 80% are passing their English tests; and the PIO high school students have a pass rate of 97%. With PIO's new high school being established, students in PIO's elementary school can feel confident and supported as they progress through their academic careers. They are on their way to achieving success and thanks to your support, the future is brighter than ever.

Veasna Teaching Class

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