Celebrating the New Library at Osamaki Primary School

Libraries play an important role in fostering a culture of literacy and learning. Recognizing that many primary schools face challenges in providing adequate learning materials and environments due to resource constraints, our initiative seeks to bridge this gap. We aim to transform libraries into modern, functional spaces that support the educational curriculum and encourage students […]

Empowering Communities and Fueling Growth: The Success Story of Our Savings Groups

In 2023, our 40 savings groups, a collective force of over 1,800 members, achieved significant milestones. These groups circulated more than $610,000 in loans, fueling vital economic activities, particularly in the agricultural and business sectors. Our commitment to their success was demonstrated through hands-on guidance, monthly savings meetings, and thorough year-end reviews.     A […]

2023: A Year of Empowerment and Sustainable Development in Chi Kraeng

TGF is proud to spotlight the transformative progress made over the past year in Chi Kraeng, where our targeted efforts have uplifted communities, shaped futures, and fostered a sustainable environment. Our comprehensive approach spanned 53 villages across six communes, directly benefiting approximately 9,822 households or 44,852 individuals. Here’s how we’ve made a difference:     […]

Promoting Clean Water and Well-Being with Spean Tnout’s Piped Water Project

As part of our continuing commitment to community health and sustainability, we’ve recently launched a campaign in Spean Tnout Commune to promote the benefits of connecting to our community piped water system. During our campaign, which spanned three villages, our team engaged directly with local residents. We hosted informative sessions at the residences of village […]

The Future of Reading: Four Primary School Libraries Transformed

TGF is proud to announce the transformation of four primary school libraries. This initiative reflects our dedication to improving reading skills and boosting literacy levels. By creating inviting and resource-filled spaces, we believe these libraries are key to helping more children succeed and stay in school. These refreshed libraries are buzzing with life; they’ve turned […]

Digitalizing Savings Groups with Innovative Bookkeeping Methods

This year, one of our primary goals within the Income Generation Program has been to improve the monthly bookkeeping practices of our local savings groups. We have taken a notable step toward achieving this by initiating a digital bookkeeping pilot project for five of our 42 groups. In a training session at our sub-office, we […]

Showcasing Our Work to a Long-Time Supporter

Recently, we had a visit from our long-time friend and supporter Caroline Hand who had the opportunity to witness firsthand the life-changing impact of our programs in the communities of Chi Kraeng. During her visit, we presented an overview of the programs and activities we have been implementing this year. We started the day by […]

Tackling Malnutrition in Rural Cambodia with Home Gardens

In many rural parts of Cambodia, access to nutritious food is limited, which leads to malnutrition among families. It is crucial to address this issue, and TGF believes that one effective solution is the implementation of a home garden project. Such initiatives aim to empower families to grow their own vegetables and herbs, enabling them […]

Upgrading Community Pond in O-Kraom Village to Enhance Water Accessibility

The Water and Sanitation team is undertaking a significant project to renovate and expand the community pond in O-Kraom Village. This collaborative project involves TGF, local commune, and village authorities, with the primary objective of upgrading the existing pond’s capacity to store sufficient water for three neighboring villages: O-Kraom, O-Leu, and O-Trach. This initiative aims […]

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: TGF’s Scholarship Program

Access to education is a fundamental human right, yet poverty continues to be a major barrier preventing children in Cambodia from obtaining the education they deserve. According to a UNICEF report from 2018[1], children from poor households are less likely to attend school and more likely to drop out early. In Cambodia, only 50% of […]