CLS values partners who support us in developing and running our programs and in building the capacity of our staff. We seek partnerships with organizations who can help us grow and function whilst benefiting themselves from mutual sharing and learning.
ModiMade is an Australian business which has supported CLS since 2009, donating portion of the income from its ethical product sales. The founder of ModiMade also assists operation of the CLS donations scheme in Australia. https://modimade.com.au/
Dorsu produces ethical clothing in Kampot, Cambodia. It sells affordable clothing manufactured by employees in a safe and comfortable environment. They receive fair compensation and thoughtful consideration of their welfare. https://dorsu.org/
Dorsu donates every month towards CLS operating expenses.
Amber & Georgie are the driving force behind The Toothbrush Project which has provided funds since 2012 towards the Health & Hygiene program. These funds help underwrite weekly hygiene classes. https://www.thetoothbrushproject.com.au/
Woodleigh School has been involved with CLS since 2009. https://www.woodleigh.vic.edu.au/. Students and teachers visit each year to help train our staff and to undertake activities with our students. They also donate materials and funds to the Learning Centre, and promote CLS within their community in Australia.
The Rotary Club of Darwin North http://rotaryclubdarwinnorth.org.au/ has been associated with CLS since 2013. Experienced members of the Club assist with teacher training and mentoring, and with student assessments. Under a current agreement, the Club is contributing funds towards our English teaching program, as well as providing volunteers and funds for shelter building in the community.
The Rotary Club of Dubbo has been one of our greatest supporters and deserves much of the credit for the Learning Centre we occupy. http://www.rotarynews.info/club4147
In 2008 they commenced a 3-year project to build the Learning Centre, providing both funding and volunteer labour. Then in 2015 they added our library. They continue to provide funds towards our administration costs.
Pitango is a New Zealand company which makes soups and risottos from 100% natural and fresh ingredients sourced from small local growers. https://www.pitango.com.au/
One of Pitango’s Directors visited CLS in 2017 and expressed interest in assisting us. The Company sent its first donation in May the following year.
Pitango now contributes to staff salaries, the Soup Kitchen, and the cost of running the truck which brings salt field students to and from school each day.
Writer’s Toolbox has been supporting Chumkriel Language School in a variety of endeavours since 2012. The team at Writer’s Toolbox have rolled their sleeves up, picked up an axe, and built houses with the support of Chumkriel Language School. Currently Writer’s Toolbox provide financial support for the IT classroom.
Founded in 2013 by Dr Ian Hunter, Writer’s Toolbox provides writing programmes to schools across Australia and New Zealand. With offices in Auckland and Brisbane, Writer’s Toolbox works with over 400 schools helping teachers and students lift writing outcomes. www.wtbox.com
CLS IS ALSO EXCITED TO WORK WITH:
United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA) East Campus has been working with CLS since 2010 https://www.uwcsea.edu.sg/
It has assisted the professional development of our teachers by sponsoring attendance at training workshops in Cambodia and by sponsoring visits by some of our staff to Singapore for training.
Teachers and students visit the school each year, bringing material assistance and undertaking educational activities with our students.
UWCSEA has also developed and equipped a classroom, library and toilets in the salt fields, as well as contributing to development of a playground there. And it sponsors scholarships for salt field students.
UWCSEA has showcased CLS at such conferences as Global Issues Network and Round Square.
Social Cycles educates people about in depth cultural issues in developing countries through group cycling adventures to promote responsible travel. They have been bringing groups to CLS since 2017 and donate to our work both directly and through follow-up support from individuals who visit us on their Adventure Tours.