Mobilizing Young Minds

A FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE FOR STUDENT TRANSPORT

Project Overview

The project aims to enhance student learning by providing educational trips that connect classroom knowledge with real-world experiences, deepening their understanding of Cambodian culture, history, and social issues. These trips promote critical thinking and personal growth, helping students achieve academically. AHHA Education seeks funding to purchase a 24-seater bus to facilitate these field trips, offering underprivileged Cambodian youth transformative educational opportunities beyond the classroom.

How will we proceed?

PHASE 1 : VEHICLE ACQUISITION

After collaborating with the donor to determine their budget, we will purchase the most suitable vehicle option within that price range, based on our previous research

PHASE 2: VEHICLE INTEGRATION

After purchasing the vehicle, we will begin providing enriching field trips to destinations such as the National Library, S21 Prison, Angkor Wat, and the National Museum. Leveraging our local partnerships, we may collaborate with organizations to enhance the educational experience by sponsoring meals, providing accommodations, and offering resources at the trip destinations.

PHASE 3: MONITORING

To ensure ongoing sustainability of this project, we plan to track key metrics related to field trip implementation, including student participation rates, feedback from students and teachers, and impact on learning outcomes. We will regularly evaluate field trip effectiveness based on our successes, challenges, and recommendations for future improvements.

The Problem

AHHA Education faces a major challenge in providing a full educational experience due to the lack of reliable transportation for field trips. Limited financial resources prevent the organization from addressing this issue, restricting students' access to important learning experiences outside the classroom. Studies show that field trips enhance critical thinking, tolerance, empathy, and academic outcomes, especially for disadvantaged youth. Without a dedicated vehicle, most students miss out on visiting culturally significant sites and educational institutions, which are essential for fostering a deeper understanding of Cambodian culture, history, and identity.

Project Outcomes

Impacted Students and Staff

This vehicle will support comprehensive trips for our 150 boarding students, plus smaller excursions for our 300 part-time students, and 50 teachers and volunteers within Phnom Penh.

Enhanced Cultural Understanding

By visiting important cultural sites in Cambodia, students can better understand and appreciate their heritage and history. This experience helps them become more aware and knowledgeable, contributing positively to their community.

Improved Engagement

Based on academic research, our field trips are expected to lead to increased student motivation and a deeper interest in learning, helping AHHA Education to fulfill its mission

THE TEAM

Audrey Hanna

Holistic Director

Audrey is an accomplished member of AHHA with 12 years of experience in our NGO. She has managed multiple departments including the kitchen, education, and accounts in countries likeMalaysia, Timor, and Cambodia. Her expertise lies in English andlife skill training. Her leadership and management skills have been instrumental to our NGO’s success. In this project, Audreywill spearhead the planning and implementation of field trips,ensuring they align with curriculum objectives and maximizestudent engagement.

Nov Chanthae

School Principal

Chantha is a dedicated AHHA graduate, contributing 15 years of service to our NGO. She has successfully managed multiple centers across the provinces of Cambodia. With over a decade of experience in teaching life skill training and English, her expertise is invaluable. In this project, Chantha will assist Audrey in the planning and implementation of field trips, ensuring they align with curriculum objectives and maximize student engagement .

Meach Hoeun

Holistic Director

An AHHA graduate himself, Powerful has 20 years of experience at our NGO. He has served as principal of our boarding school, trained hundreds of educators, and has overseen the establishment of over 100 schools all over Cambodia. Powerful will serve as the vehicle acquisition specialist and primary driver, leveraging his knowledge of Cambodian vehicles to ensure safe and reliable student transport. Powerful will obtain all necessary certifications to operate the 24-capacity bus legally and safely on Cambodian roads.

Thank you so much for supporting our operations

Acquiring a 24-seater vehicle will be a transformative investment for our students. By providing a safe and reliable means of transport, this project will allow us to offer enriching field trips for our students that can bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world experiences.Together, with your generous support, we can unlock a world of learning opportunities for Cambodian youth for years to come.