Life for families who live and work in the salt fields outside Chumkriel village is exceptionally difficult. Wages for these seasonal day labourers are low, work is exhausting and irregular, living conditions are primitive, and the environment is harsh. Children may miss school for lack of money, distance to travel, caring for younger siblings or for sick parents, or failure to recognize the importance of education.

The Salt Fields project is directed at these families.

Our school provides a targeted program, aimed to give the younger children in the Saltfield Community access to quality education. We teach Khmer, English, Numeracy, Health & Hygiene lessons and creative activities in a simple, small classroom.

We as CLS, together with the local government, also work with the parents, to inform them of the importance of education and full attendance for their children.

We also help to provide them with information regarding Health & Hygiene, and some limited family support.

We also provide transport in our School Truck, as well as a free healthy school lunch after their morning in the classroom. We also provide older students from the Saltfields with bicycles, so they can attend our partner government school.

Please donate: your support can help provide a better future for these students.