By Amber Warren | JustWorld Volunteer
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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