Impact Stories: Changing Lives in Rural Cambodia

I would like to become a coach one day, so I can help other kids like me. In sport, Reaksmey found a sense of trust, meaning, and drive. However, his skills, as a shy student, to a young role model, show how our dedicated coaches can change a life.

Graduation numbers peak in post-COVID recovery years (notably 22 graduates in 2021), showing the program’s ability to keep and re-engage students through ongoing community volunteering.

Since 2014, we have awarded scholarships often. Hence, these awards enable first-generation college students to create a huge effect for their families and groups.

An average of 21,700+ breakfasts per year shows Helping Hands’ belief that learning starts with health. Peaks in 2022–2023 align with recovery and grew engagement, helped in part by volunteer abroad Cambodia programs.

The growth in vegetable production has steadily increased to 1,000+ kg in 2024, improving food safety. Hence, this reduced program cost is another key sign of stability to donors.

Expenditure per year is still in close link to income. Hence, the sharp rise in 2024 shows a scaling of the programs, not a cost rise. Thus, this is a sign of trust in the program by the donor and program growth.