Cambodia, Prey Changhar – Acronis Cyber Foundation Program

Cambodia, Prey Changhar

Prey Changhar Primary School in Cambodia

Construction period: Mar - Oct 2018

Facts

Type of facility

A school building with five classrooms and sanitary facilities

Students

453

Budget

€52,201

NGO partner

Education

Academic year

August to June

Literacy rate (15+ years old)

92.2 %

Attendance rate

Primary school – 87.5%
Lower secondary school – 43%
Upper secondary school – 23.2%

Out-of-school children

Children (6 – 11 years) – 186,109
Adolescents (12 to 14 years) – 119,524

Project implementation

To provide a safe learning environment for the 453 children (aged five to 12), and deal with the increasing number of students, the Acronis Cyber Foundation supported the construction of a school building in collaboration with the Swiss non-profit organization Child’s Dream. The 360‑square-meter facility features five completely-furnished classrooms and five toilets. Construction began in March 2018 and was completed in October 2018.

To create a feeling of solidarity and ensure the project was fully supported by the villagers, the local community participated in the construction process and helped to organize the opening celebration.

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News from the project

September 4, 2020

COVID-19: Update on the country situation in our schools

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the lives of children and their families as schools health systems buckle, borders close, and schools and…

February 26, 2020

Acronis School in Cambodia – a year after its opening

Our first school in Cambodia opened its doors to 453 students in December 2018 and it’s been growing ever since! Our partner, Child’s Dream,…

June 6, 2019

Acronis Foundation Manager Visits the Prei Changha…

This May, Olga Kornienko, Manager of the Acronis Foundation visited the Prei Changha school in Cambodia, built by Acronis and its partner…

February 11, 2019

New computers for the teachers in Cambodia

Two new computers in Prei Changha School reduce the workload of the teachers immensely and are essential to provide modern education.

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About the country

Country

Kingdom of Cambodia

Capital city

Phnom Penh

Population

15.2 million people

Currency

Cambodian riel (KHR)

Major languages

Mainly Khmer, with French and English

Travel information

Cambodia has a tropical climate with warm temperatures throughout the year.

Annual average temperature

25°C (77°F)

Dry season

December to April, characterized by low levels of rainfall and warm temperatures.

Wet season

May to November, characterized by higher levels of rainfall and humidity.

Sightseeing

Royal Palace of Cambodia

With its classic Khmer roofs and ornate gilding, the Royal Palace once dominated the skyline of Phnom Penh. It’s a striking structure near the riverfront, bearing a remarkable likeness to its counterpart in Bangkok. Being the official residence of King Sihamoni, parts of the massive palace compound are closed to the public. The adjacent Silver Pagoda is open to visitors.

Photo: Pixabay

Angkor Archaeological Park

Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of several capitals of the Khmer Empire of the ninth to 15th centuries, including the largest pre-industrial city in the world. The most famous examples are the Temple of Angkor Wat and, at Angkor Thom, the Bayon Temple with its countless sculptural decorations.

Photo: Unsplash

Tonlé Sap

Tonlé Sap Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. Also called Boeung Tonle Sap, it has one of the world’s most vibrant ecosystems. There are different species of wildlife in and around the lake, which helped to sustain and grow the ancient Khmer civilization. It’s also famous for its fascinating local communities and their floating villages.

Photo: Pixabay

Phnom Sampeau

This fabled limestone outcrop 12km southwest of Battambang is known for its gorgeous views and mesmerizing display of bats, which pour out of a massive cave in its cliff face. Access to the summit is available via a cement road.

Photo: ShutterStock