JANUARY
sponsors in the Netherlands and Germany support 15 new students!
Don Bosco Children Fund Battambang help children and youth in the province with its basic education scholarship program and studies at Don Bosco, government run schools and other private managed schools. The Salesians established two schools in Battambang, recognized by the Department of Education, Youth and Sports; Don Bosco Andaung Chenh and Don Bosco Salabalath, offering education to basic literacy from nursery to high school levels and technical and vocational education.
Objectives:
- To provide basic education to poor children and youth
- To distribute educational materials/equipment and gifts to motivate children/youth and remain in schools to receive education and training
- To provide feeding programs and promote good eating manners and health habits
To provide basic skills and employable training (agro-vocational) to our students, dropouts and youth
I Srey Im, 8 years old The parents of Srey Im divorced in 2009 and the mother left her with the grandparents. The exact whereabouts of the parents is a mystery as they never contact (nor support) Srey Im.
Now, thanks to the unconditional love and care of a DBCF sponsor, she can go to school and study in grade 1 at Don Bosco Andaung Chenh.
FEBRUARY
Distribution of toys, clothes and shoes to 114 village children!
Area: Porpealker, Preannil, Panha, Svay Dounkeo, Tahen and Andaung Chenh.
Donated by our sponsors and friends in the Netherlands.
MARCH
Start construction house for Saun Chhaily and Saun Chhailin (DBCF students) in Preytotoeng village, donated by Hans and Wil van Weele!
First Wing payment to DBCF families
DBCF scholarship is $ 10 – 14/month, according the school level, to be transferred quarterly. Parents or guardians receive support in order to send the children to school. Support is granted to children attending kindergarten, primary and secondary education and vocational skill courses.