By Alexandra Hammer | Fundraising manager
Happy Khmer New Year!
On behalf of the Tiny Toones team and children, thank you for supporting our Education Program in 2014. Your kindness has enabled us to raise $4,654, providing over 700 children from the poorest slum areas of Phnom Penh to access free education.
Looking back over this project; five teachers ran classes in English, Khmer, math and computers for the 242 kids who come to our center, as well as directly assisting 24 children – aged from eight to fourteen – to attend primary school. The six kids who had previously never been inside a school before, are now well into the swing of school and are continued to be supported by Tiny Toones with daily school fees.
Our adjusted class sizes now emphasis participation, creativity and – most importantly – fun to provide these vulnerable children with an alternative to the streets of Phnom Penh. Our smaller class sizes have provided the children with a more “hands on” approach, and allow the teachers to closely monitor the progress of each student, both academically and socially.
Tiny Toones founder KK- “These kids really need Tiny Toones support and the education project to keep them off the streets and out of harms way. Our teachers started off as these kids, and they were inspired to change their lives, expressing themselves through break dancing. These same teachers now inspire the new generation, building confidence and teaching self-respect to each kid that comes to our center."
Learning is a two-way street
Belinda from Australia Volunteers International, who joined our team in 2013, has worked closely with the teachers to build their capacity as well as further develop our classes to change each child’s life. We are thrilled to report that our classes now involve engaging, inspiring lessons, which improved class delivery and student involvement.
Tell a friend
With $846 remaining on the project, we need your help to raise the remaining funds to continue throughout 2014. We need your help to break the cycle of poverty, and give these children a fighting chance! Please spread the word about our campaign. Tell people they can support us on Global Giving or Global Giving UK, with either a one-off donation or a recurring monthly gift.
Thank you again for your kindness and supporting Tiny Toones!
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