From 1975 to 1979, Cambodia faced a genocide under the Khmer Rouge regime, resulting in the systematic persecution and killing of millions, including 75 percent of all teachers and 96 percent of all tertiary students3. Schools were closed, teachers and educated people were targeted, and the entire education system had to be rebuilt from scratch.²
Though significant progress has been made, Cambodia’s poorer communities still face educational challenges.¹ Approximately 300,000 of children and adolescents remain out of school, and dropout rates remain high.¹ One of the primary obstacles is the absence of basic infrastructure: many schools have insufficient classroom space and adequate facilities for water, sanitation, and hygiene, which causes students to fall behind or miss out on education entirely.¹
This summer, HXP builders will be building two classrooms onto a primary school to increase enrollment. The school has 15 classes and only 9 classrooms. This project will allow the school to accommodate 135 more students. It will be an incredible opportunity for Builders to help make an impact and connect with the community in a powerful way.
Sources:
¹ UNICEF
² UNESCO
³ The Diplomat