REECRural Education Experts Cambodia
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What we do

Our work

Practical, community-led programs that help children in rural Cambodia learn, grow, and build brighter futures.

Our programs

Working closely with communities, schools, local authorities, and partners, we run practical and sustainable programs that increase access to education, improve learning environments, support teachers, and empower communities to take an active role in their children’s education.

Children taking part in a community learning camp

Community Learning Camps

Many children in remote or mobile communities cannot attend formal school. We set up learning camps in villages, pagodas, and community shelters so children can access basic education while longer-term solutions develop.

A rural primary school building in Cambodia

School Construction & Improvement

We work with communities and partners to build and improve classrooms, libraries, and sanitation. Community members contribute labour and local resources, creating a strong sense of ownership.

Children reading together in a school library

Libraries & Reading Programs

We help establish school libraries and reading spaces, providing books, materials, and activities that build literacy, creativity, and a love of reading.

A teacher working with students

Teacher Training & Educational Support

Teachers are at the heart of learning. We support them with training, resources, mentoring, and professional development to improve teaching quality and student outcomes.

Students with their school supplies in a classroom

Student Support & Learning Resources

We provide books, school supplies, uniforms, bicycles, and other resources that help children attend school and take a full part in their education.

Students at their desks in a rural classroom

Dormitory & Student Accommodation

For children in remote areas far from school, we support dormitory and accommodation programs so students can continue their education in a safe environment.

Community members gathered for a school event

Community Engagement & Awareness

We work with parents, community leaders, school committees, and local authorities to promote education and build lasting local support for children’s learning.

Where we work

REEC currently works in three north-eastern provinces of Cambodia:

  • Ratanakiri Province
  • Mondulkiri Province
  • Stung Treng Province

These provinces are home to many rural and indigenous communities where children face significant barriers to education — distance, poverty, limited infrastructure, and a shortage of services. We focus on the most remote and underserved communities, particularly those that are often overlooked because they have smaller numbers of school-age children.

Children at a rural school in north-eastern Cambodia

Our impact

Since its establishment in 2024, REEC has worked alongside communities, schools, local authorities, and partners to improve educational opportunities for children in rural Cambodia.

1 Primary school built
1 Kindergarten renovated
5 Schools supported with teacher training
3 Provinces served

Together with our partners and the active participation of local communities, REEC has:

  • Built 1 new primary school
  • Renovated 1 kindergarten
  • Provided educational resources to 4 schools and 1 kindergarten
  • Supported teacher training in 5 schools
  • Fostered strong community participation and local ownership
  • Run community learning camps for children with no nearby school

Looking ahead

As resources and funding allow, REEC aims to expand deeper into Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, and Stung Treng, and to explore support for underserved communities in other provinces across Cambodia. Our goal is simple: to reach the children who are hardest to reach, so that no child is left behind simply because they live in a remote community.