REACH Siem Reap

✌️MEET THE TEAM✌ Rithy – Bookkeeper and Senior Administrator. My name is Pum Rithy, and I was born into a poor family in a rural village. When I was in primary school, my mother always encouraged me to study, because she knew that education was the key to a better future. Unfortunately, only my youngest sister and I were able to graduate with bachelor's degrees. My oldest brother only finished grade 6, and my second older brother only finished grade 9, due to our family's financial issues. In 2005, when I was studying in grade 12, my entire family moved to Siem Reap because my mother had to sell our rice fields to pay back a family loan. When we moved to Siem Reap, my second brother became a tuk-tuk driver, my dad became an ice cream seller, my mother stayed at home, and my youngest sister was in primary school. My second brother and my dad worked hard to earn money to support our family. After I finished grade 12 in 2005, I moved to Siem Reap with my family and looked for a job to earn money to support my family. After my second brother got married, he and his wife decided to run a non-profit local NGO called the Green Gecko Project. At that time, my sister-in-law asked me to work at the organisation with deliveries and cleaning. After working as a food delivery person and cleaner for a few years, I was promoted to Child Group Leader. When I worked as a group leader, I was very passionate about it because I loved working with children, and I felt that I could also help my local community. During this time, I enrolled in English classes and continued my bachelor's degree in accounting at the University of Southeast Asia (USEA). After working as a group leader for many years, I was promoted to Operations Manager at the Green Gecko Project. In this position, I worked very closely with children and their parents to communicate with them and the Green Gecko director. The bookkeeper and administrative person in charge resigned from his job, so I was asked to take on those responsibilities as well. Due to the Green Gecko's plan to have all families live independently, my workload decreased significantly in 2020. In November 2021, I passed an interview for a part-time job at Safe Haven as a bookkeeper, and I worked there for one and a half years. For over a year now, I've had the privilege of being part of the incredible team at REACH Siem Reap, serving as a bookkeeper and administrator. I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of our programs and how REACH makes a profound difference in the lives of countless children in Siem Reap who would otherwise lack access to essential education, nutrition and hygiene. My passion for REACH's mission stems from seeing the tangible impact we've made over the years, providing opportunities to those who need them most. It's been a rewarding journey, and I remain as committed as ever to our cause. . . . #REACHsiemreap #REACHteam #meettheteam

Exciting news for our cycling community! 🚴♀️ We're bursting with pride to announce that one of our REACH team members has been chosen to represent our NGO on our next Ride to REACH 650km challenge! 👏 The successful representative will be revealed at the welcome drinks on January 17th, 2025. For now, we wanted to celebrate all our past REACH riders, Mardy, Sokly, Sey & Seangheng! This experience is absolutely life-changing and we are so proud to be able to share it not only with our donors but also with our inspirational local team. 🤩 We already have 19 amazing riders signed up for this epic adventure who will be pedalling to raise funds and awareness for REACH's students and their families. 💙 And guess what? We're still looking for more brave people to join our riders! 🇰🇭 Are you ready to: 🚲️ Push your limits? 👪️ Make a difference? ⭐️ Have the adventure of a lifetime? 🔗 Hop on your bike and join us by clicking the link in our bio to sign up. . . . #REACHsiemreap #charity #acrossCambodia #cyclingchallenge #fundraisingchallenge #physicalchallenge #cambodia #siemreap #NGO #nonprofit #communitysupport

Our Computer Literacy team is stepping up our Online Safety course, and we can't wait for more of the kids to try it! 🛡️ Although our Online Safety Curriculum is still in its pilot phase, these courses are designed to equip our students with essential skills to navigate the digital world safely and confidently. Soon enough, the framework will be available for all levels, with interactive modules and real-world scenarios! 🖥 Thanks to our dedicated international intern, Z, and the Computer Literacy team, our students will have access to the course starting next semester! 📅 Agency Stack . . . #REACHsiemreap #computerliteracy #onlinesafety

Have you checked out our latest blog post yet? It's packed with inspiration! 🤩 In this blog, we share 3 amazing case studies of REACH students who've taken their next big step into vocational training programs from youth-focused NGOs to develop professional skills and pave the way for their future careers. 💼 Curious about their journeys? 🔗 Click the link below to read the full story! https://lnkd.in/gvvBKvry These success stories showcase the impact of education and the power of collaboration. 🤝 . . . #REACHsiemreap #REACHblog #blogpost

We love seeing our guardians volunteer in the REACH kitchen and garden! For our families, volunteering is more than just preparing meals – it's a special moment to connect with their children and nurture them. 👨👩👦 The joy on children's faces when they see their parents serving them lunch is priceless! It's a beautiful reminder of how education and family support go hand in hand. 💙 . . . #REACHsiemreap

We recently welcomed a wonderful group from APEX Australia for a very special 'Teacher in a Box' donation! 📦🇦🇺 Thanks to their incredible generosity, our school library now has: 📱 10 additional tablets 💻 A server with pre-loaded educational resources The 'Teacher in a Box' initiative can be accessed with or without internet and is already a huge hit amongst our students. 🖐️ A big thanks to APEX Australia for their support in enhancing our students' educational journey. 💡 . . . #REACHsiemreap #teacherinabox #donation #generosity #tech #educationalresources

📚 The REACH library is coming to life! 🌟 Thanks to the incredible generosity of our supporters, the REACH Library is blossoming! Whether they're sending books from overseas or bringing them in their suitcases, our shelves are quickly filling with a diverse collection of children's literature. 🌍 Our goal is to create a space where our students can discover the joy of reading in both English and Khmer. 🇦🇺 🇰🇭 Every book is a new adventure, a new lesson, a new world to explore. 💡 . . . #REACHsiemreap #locallibrary

Thank you Shelford Girls' Grammar for endorsing our work. 💙📚

The REACH team is gearing up for our second round of placement tests to welcome more children from the community into our REACH family! 📚✏️ The soon-to-be Kindy kids took their tests with the utmost focus. 👀 We can’t wait to see more of these little ones thriving in our classrooms from November. 🌱 . . . #REACHsiemreap #placementtests #enrollments #schoolenrollments #community

Nothing makes us happier than seeing our kids playing with artwork around the school. 🎨 Check out this cheeky boy, playing with the butterflies on our wall on his way to brush his teeth. 😍 We love the vibrant environment that has been created for our students by the talented @giulianoturelloart 🧑🎨 . . . #REACHsiemreap #murals