Background

The Save poor Children in Asia Organization, S.C.A.O., is a Cambodian non-profit, non-government organization. It consists of two main ideas: 1. Education 2. Community Services Our director, Mr. Sath Sameth is Cambodian and we have several Cambodian staff members. Nevertheless we are a volunteer-based organization and are always looking for long-term volunteers to support our English classes and Computer lessons.

Mission

Cambodian children are among the world’s most deprived and abused. They suffer the misfortune of being born in a country with one of the highest rates of child prostitution, domestic violence and child labor in the world today. Public schools, although ostensibly free, are outside the means of many of Cambodia’s poor. Whether due to family size, disability or disease, many parents need their children to earn an income or supervise their siblings. Education remains beyond their reach.

Vision

-Build branches of S.C.A.O. throughout the country -Develop vocational training schools for disadvantaged children living both at the Center and in surrounding areas -Reach out to the community through educational awareness campaigns -Building bridges among the advantaged and disadvantaged communities in Cambodia, Asia and the world