Overview

Welcome to Building Bridges for Children (BBC) a Cambodian founded and operated NGO. BBC is not an AID organization. It is our goal to share with you the needs, opportunities and modern aspirations of families and rural communities in Pursat Province, Cambodia. Founded in 2012 by Cambodian educators, BBC has a strong desire to help children get education and as a result their families improve their economic situation. Working with community members is the only way to determine local priorities and opportunities. The community is expected to provide seed funding if at all possible to show their support and their desire to be accountable for the education outcomes of their children and the future prosperity of the community as a whole.

Background

Building Bridges for Children, BBC, was started in 2012 by five University trained and certified Cambodian teachers. They saw a need as qualified teachers to provide enhanced education opportunities to poor children. BBC currently offers English and a variety of other courses such as computer technology. Located in Pursat Town, Pursat Province, Cambodia, BBC also works in Kandieng District and in other State schools. BBC has developed four rural preschools for children 3-5 years of age and work in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Youth and State School principals and Rotary Clubs internationally. In partnerships developed over the years BBC is also providing community supports to rural communities, including water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) and house rehabilitation programs. BBC is a registered Cambodian NGO. BBC has a Management Board that includes the Founding Executive Director, Orn Sophalla and two international investors from England and Canada. The Board approves budgets and strategic plans. The Senior Advisor from Edmonton, Canada brings 30 years of community development experience to the Board and leads the partnerships with Rotary Clubs. The Senior Adviser from Colchestor England brings a passion for helping people and volunteers to teach English.

Value

- Teamwork is always success. - Education is a long term investment. - Full community participation leads to sustainable development and self reliance. - Domestic people are the front forces to combat for their own better life. - Child’s rights must be respected and protected. - Good stewardship requires good procedures. - Experience is our best teacher. - Rapid needs call for rapid response

Mission

To build self-reliant and sustainable communities that are healthy, safe and secure, by supporting children with increased access to quality education and training and develop clean water, proper sanitation and food security for rural communities, so they can improve their socio-economic situation.

Vision

Work with government, partners, communities and people to enhance self-reliance and sustainability for poor rural people and children, by empowering them to increase their family’s economic situation and children’s education attainment through community development and enhanced education programs designed to improve their quality of life.

Goal

To improve the standard of living of poor families and communities through intervention programs that promotes improved educational and socio-economic outcomes for children and families. By collecting qualitative data the model can be used to enhance better outcomes for all Cambodians.