Chakriya (pseudonym) is a 14-year-old student in grade 8 in Thmor Kol District, Battambang Province, Cambodia. She is the second oldest child in the family; her older brother dropped out of school in grade 8, and her younger sister is still studying in grade 7. Chakriya and her siblings live together with her 54 [...]
The sounds of a rooster crowing in the background of our video call immediately transported me to rural Cambodia. Next came the sound of the bread vendor with a piercing cry of “parng parng” and the ‘varoom’ of a passing moto. It was the first of several orientation meetings with the CFI team, at [...]
Thyda is a five-year-old girl living with her 40-year-old father, Yong, and her mother in Korngthum Village, Peam Ek Commune Ek Phnom District Battambang Province. Unfortunately, Thyda’s mother is ill and cannot walk or support the family, and she also has extensive medical bills that the family must pay each month. Between the medical [...]
Meet Channea. She is ten years old, and she is one of our members of the reporter group. She studies grade 4 at Somonors Primary School and would love to tell you about Sovann, her Khmer and Math teacher at CFI. CFI is a place where I feel safe to go to study because [...]
A secure home is crucial for families, as the home is the place that children come back to, a place where they can feel safe and nurtured. Home is more than just four walls, it is the place where a family can enjoy time together, laugh, and create unforgettable memories. These are a few [...]
It has been almost two years now since public schools have been closed, following government guidelines. Due to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, all students had to stay home to stay safe, but now they are finally back! As part of the Just For Kicks (JFK) program, CFI is teaching students at [...]
Listening to the communities’ voices is what matters most to us! At CFI, we think the best way to discover how to improve services in order for them to meet clients’ needs in the most efficient way is to ask for feedback directly from them. This way our team can see what works and [...]
In Cambodia, there are a lot of public holidays throughout the year but without a doubt, the most exciting out of all is Khmer New Year. On Khmer New Year, people around the country go back to their hometowns and celebrate this special occasion with friends and family. Celebrations usually mean having a fun, [...]
Part of CFI’s staff capacity building practice is to have people from other NGO partners or overseas come and train the staff on a specific role for a short period of time. In this way, it can help our staff develop their expertise and unlock their potential to be the best at their work. [...]
It’s hard living in remote areas and not knowing how to prepare yourself when you grow up as a girl. Sometimes you misunderstand the changes in your body, menstruation, or pregnancy and don’t have anyone to guide you. In the last couple of years, CFI has been focusing on young girls a lot, providing [...]