In rural Cambodia there’s a cruel irony…

Many of the country’s marginalised children are excluded from the education their future depends on:

• Just 8-10 percent of Grade 5 students achieve minimum reading and maths proficiency.
• Amongst the poorest families a mere 17 percent complete lower secondary school.
• Only 36 percent of children between three to five years old are enrolled in early education.

Join the movement that is dedicated to fighting this injustice. Support Fe y Alegria today!

Fe y Alegria (Faith and Joy)

Founded by Jesuit priest, Father José María Vélaz in 1955, Fe y Alegria targets inequality and exclusion at its core by transforming broken education systems from the ground up.

By empowering students, families and entire communities to become agents of their own development, the movement creates lasting change that goes far beyond external support.

The Fe y Alegria Movement has already transformed education for 1.5 million students worldwide, particularly in Latin America and Africa.

Three years ago, a large donation from a benefactor allowed us to bring this innovative education movement to Southeast Asia for the very first time, launching in Cambodia.

Now, you can help to bring it to more children in Cambodia – and beyond.

“Improving education takes more than just training teachers. We must invest in promoting community spirit.
The sense of community is the seedbed for quality education. This is the heart of what Fe y Alegria brings to Cambodia.”

Father Mark Lopez SJ, Director of Fe y Alegria Cambodia

“I love going to school now!” – Manut, 11 years old

Living in the rural village of Phnom Bak, Manut’s parents worked hard to pay for their son’s education. But despite all their efforts, he was still missing out. They couldn’t afford to pay for extra classes, and Manut was rapidly falling behind those who could.

But then Manut began attending a course at the local Community Learning Centre (CLC), a member of the Fe y Alegria movement in Cambodia. Here, he could take classes on computers, English, Khmer traditional dance and art, as well as environmental studies – all things that were lacking from his regular schooling.

“I enjoy research and learning new things!” Manut shared enthusiastically.

Now, Manut has big dreams for his future. He wants to become a teacher and help others discover their love of learning, just like he did thanks to Fe y Alegria and kind people like you.

How you can support the Fe y Alegria movement today

Your support could go toward

• Classes in English, Khmer and IT for disadvantaged students like Manut who would otherwise go without.
• Training that empowers teachers to improve their teaching methods in the classroom. 
• Activities such as scholarships, books and teaching resources that encourage more schools to be a part of Fe y Alegria in Cambodia.

Please donate now

By supporting Fe y Alegria today, you’ll be helping to grow a powerful movement and help deliver the basic human right of education to millions of children who are missing out.