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CORDE (Cambodian Organization for Research, Development and Education) was created in 1994 by a group of refugees who returned to Cambodia to help educate children and youth who were deprived from school during the war. Since then, the organization has been committed to supporting the opening of community schools in rural areas and educating young people to lead a life of service to their community and to promote its well-being through the Preparation for Social Action (PSA) program. CORDE’s actions have been supported by Unity Foundation since 2015.

CORDE’s contributions to Cambodia’s development are recognized by government authorities, who appreciate the effectiveness of the Preparation for Social Action (PSA) program, which allows students to immediately apply the knowledge acquired during the training to meet the needs of their communities. In 2011, CORDE signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, stipulating that the Ministry recognizes the value of CORDE’s programs for the youth.

As for the community schools, their role in the education of the younger generation is greatly appreciated by parents and communities. CORDE regularly organizes dialogue meetings with the parents of students in these schools. During these meetings, parents discuss the importance of education and the encouragement they need to give their children so that they attend school regularly. Parents also express satisfaction that their children’s attitudes are improving, which they see as a result of the teachers’ efforts.