Strengthening Literacy and Learning in Rural Cambodia
For children in rural communities, strong reading skills can influence far more than what happens during a literacy lesson. They can help children participate more fully in school, keep pace with their classmates, and build a stronger foundation for continued learning.
That shared focus brings The Library Project together with Temple Garden Foundation, our newest Global Partner in Cambodia.
Supporting Children Throughout Their Learning Journey
Temple Garden Foundation works closely with rural schools to address challenges that can prevent children from succeeding in their education. Its programs include early childhood education, supplementary classes for students needing additional support, Khmer literacy, teacher development, and improvements to school libraries.
The Library Project will support libraries and Literacy Programs in rural elementary schools, adding new resources and reading opportunities to the educational foundation TGF has already built.
Our partnership will help schools strengthen their libraries as places children want to visit while supporting literacy activities that encourage regular reading and help students develop foundational skills. Together, these approaches can give children both access to books and the support needed to use them meaningfully.
“Temple Garden Foundation understands that helping children succeed requires consistent support throughout their education,” said Tom Stader, Executive Director & Founder of The Library Project. “We are excited to contribute our experience in libraries and literacy and work together to help more children in rural Cambodia develop strong reading skills.”
Through our Global Partnerships initiative, The Library Project works with locally led nonprofit organizations to strengthen and expand children’s literacy programs worldwide. We provide funding, capacity building, fundraising support, and free resources to help our partners grow their impact and reach more children.
Support our work to ensure that children in rural communities have access to books and meaningful opportunities to read. Your contribution helps The Library Project partner with organizations like Temple Garden Foundation to build stronger literacy programs where children live and learn.
About Temple Garden Foundation
Temple Garden Foundation has worked with rural Cambodian communities since 2008 through an integrated approach to education and community development. Its education programs currently support children, teachers, schools, and families through initiatives designed to improve literacy, strengthen learning outcomes, and help children remain in school.
About The Library Project
The Library Project is dedicated to improving children’s literacy worldwide. We envision a world where every child has access to a quality education, and that starts with literacy. Since 2006, The Library Project has benefited 1,500,000 children, established 8,000 libraries, and donated 2,400,000 books.
Our programs include Reading Rooms, Reading Corners, Book Donations, Children’s Literacy Bags, Literacy Programs, Teacher Training, Parent Engagement Workshops, and Capacity Building for global literacy organizations. We support rural and urban schools, community centers, refugee camps, and homes. We work in over thirty countries throughout Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas.
For more information, visit www.library-project.org.
