The Aknuwat Primary School is located 150kms south of Siem Reap on National Highway No 6 on the way to Phnom Penh. The kindergarten / primary school is home to 1100 children between the ages of 4 and 12 years. This is the first school the Tiger Foundation has chosen to support.
It is the goal of the Tiger Foundation to create a self sustaining project which will not only result in a positive impact on the education capability and academic results of the school but will also provide the local community including the school children, teachers, parents and community members with a environment that can become the center piece for the community. Environmental redevelopment is also a significant part of the Tiger Foundations vision.
The Aknuwat Primary School is in immediate need of restoration. Below you can see the list of initial projects we have started to develop a self sustaining model. These projects are in need of your support, so please read what is required and how you can help.
If you have any questions or would like more information about any of these projects then please contact us. We will immediately follow up on your request for information.
Flood Prevention and Hygiene Project:
Current Situation:
Currently the school suffers from severe flooding during the wet season April to October each year. A small creek at the back of the school becomes a raging torrent during the wet season water levels rise, not only increasing the level of air borne disease but also resulting in a major risk to the small children. A small lake situated on the schools premises also adds to the water related problems.
Currently only 9 toilets which are mere holes in the ground, are the only means of sanitation the 1100 children have available to them. The seething mess is again another health hazard that is in need of immediate attention.
Tiger Foundations Contribution:
The Tiger Foundation will have the creek as well as the lake at the school excavated. A complete drainage system will be laid under ground to alleviate the school of any flooding in the future. There will be new modern toilet blocks built to manage the schools 1100 students.
The total cost target to have these two projects completed is $USD 5000.00
Tiger Foundations fundraising to date for this project is $USD 150.00
School Library Development and Classroom Refurbishment Project:
Current Situation:
The schools library and classrooms are today very basic. The library is very small with very few books. Each classroom has basic furniture which is both uncomfortable and inadequate for the number of school children. Many children have to sit on the floor.
Tiger Foundations Contribution:
To date the Tiger Foundation has donated some 200 Khmer /English Books as well as pens and pencils for the children. Several Khmer / English Dictionaries have also been donated.
One of our partners My Tots Room a Singapore based small business has generously donated 5 children’s couches as well as some wall charts to help brighten the surroundings and give the children a comfortable environment.
We now seek many more books from donors, as well as donations to buy more furniture.
The schools library will be expanded as well as educational games and toys purchased to support the children and teachers.
The total cost target for this project is $USD 2000
The Tiger Foundations funds raised to date for this project is $USD 100.00
School Canteen Project:
Current Situation:
The current school canteen area is an outdoor fly infested long wooden table which sits at the end of one of the classrooms. Seating capacity is for no more than 30 children today. Hawkers from outside of the school bring food to the canteen often prepared in a very unhealthy environment. This is often the children’s main nutritional value for the day.
Tiger Foundations Contribution:
The Tiger Foundation will build a all purpose canteen for the school children and teachers. This facility will house basic cooking facilities so meals can be prepared freshly each day. Sitting numbers will be increased significantly, fresh water as well as recycling and disposable facilities will be built.
The total cost to have this project completed is $USD 2000.00
The Tiger Foundations funds raised to date for this project is $USD 100.00
General Contributions to date:
The friends of the Tiger Foundation have also donated a brand new Lawn Mower to the school to help maintain the schools lawns as well as the purchase of the schools first computer which is now up and running.
