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Founded in 2004, Cambodian Children’s Fund provides life-changing education, nourishment & healing to vulnerable children from some of Cambodia’s most destitute communities. In the beginning, our world revolved around the health & well-being of 87 youngsters. Today we care for more than 1,200 children & extend our services to provide for their families & communities in crisis.

For the children of the Steung Meanchey area, education is their lifeline out of poverty. Education, more than any other factor, can provide hope, opportunity and security. With a solid education, the possibilities are endless, and that's why it is our greatest priority at CCF. 

Tragically, a life of extreme poverty often goes hand-in-hand with extreme social problems, such as violence, alcoholism and substance abuse, making it impossible for little ones to live at home with their parents. For us to provide the best possible physical and emotional care, we occasionally have to remove children from high-risk, dangerous situations. 

Most of us enjoy the luxury of taking our good health for granted, & when we are ill we simply book in to see our family doctor. Not for the impoverished people of Steung Meanchey. In Cambodia a health problem can spell disaster for a poor family. Already struggling to make ends meet, a trip to the doctor, or worse, a stay in hospital, can plunge a family into debt for a lifetime.

When we began, our world revolved around 45 youngsters. Today we care for more than 700 children, and we've extended our services to provide for their families and communities in crisis. 

As our students complete their formal education, we focus on their futures and careers through our Vocational Training Program. The program aims to channel students into their area of interest, so that the career they choose best suits their personality. The skills they learn will set them up to become self-sufficient and independent. 

International Organization, Health Care, Child Care