What A Terrific Youth Survivor Challenge Rabbit Island
ACE has hosted the Youth Survivor Challenge programs since 2009. This year, ACE was invited by New Future for Children Orphanage (NFC) to host three days Youth Survivor Challenge in May for 18 youths on one of the most beautiful islands in Cambodia, Rabbit Island in Kep province.
The program has proven to be one of the best experiences for the kids at NFC. There were Physical, Art and Treasure Hunt challenges. We’ve found out that the kids have learnt a lot from the program, especially leadership skills, time management, team work, sharing and how to have fun!
Promoting Environmental Awareness!
ACE scholarship residents Synoeun, Sotheara and Raksmey participated in the Olympic Day Phnom Penh Half Marathon on 18 June, 2011. This event is organized by National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) in celebration of 117th year anniversary of Olympic Day, to promote friendly environmental awareness in Cambodia as well as around the world. “It’s such an unforgettable experience for me. It just feels amazing to be out there for the first time in my life!” said one of the residents, Raksmey.
ACE Residents And Their Outstanding Academic Results!
ACE scholarship residents have proven that, regardless of where they come from, they can also become one of the high achievers in their classes.
Sam Channak, a third-year Civil Engineering student, has achieved a certificate of academic excellence at his university!
Soun Sotheara was ranked number 6 out of 400 candidates who competed in composing a short novel at the Royal University of Phnom Penh!
Cheng Kimlong and Soth Veth, who are in Grade 3 at American Intercon School, received a C and E grade respectively, despite the fact that they had hardly been to school before and could hardly read and write in Khmer prior to the start of their school this year.
Nob Saroth, a student of Western University majoring in English Literature ranked number 5 in his class.
Heng Mien, a student of Pannasastra University majoring in Environmental Science always gets grade B in his class.
Nov Synoeun, a year 12 student at Pannasastra International School always gets grade A in her class.
ACE congratulates these amazing students!
Sharing Successful Life Stories!
Sambath – Ex-resident from Rudi Boa Center in 2007 who used to be a hopeless and helpless student and involved in a gang has surprisingly changed into a successful person! Sambath is currently working at Phnom Penh Post, which is one of the well-known newspaper publishers in Cambodia! Sambath came to visit ACE Dormitory and Leadership Centre and shared his successful life story with the residents.
OUTREACH PROJECT -
WAT THAN SLUM COMMUNITY
The Rotaract Club of Phnom Penh Metro has been proudly formed with support from the Rotary Club of Phnom Penh Metro. Currently there are 19 members in the club whose ages range between 19 to 23 years old, from the two dormitories ACE and Midway House, a project of Chidbodia origination. The members are all from various slum communities and remote areas in Cambodia. Sotheara Suon, Mien Heng, Rathana Sun and Raksmey Chann have been voted as the club President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary, respectively.
Wat Than slum community is a target area for Rotaract club and ACE outreach program which is about 5minutes walk from the Russia Embassy, Phnom Penh where there are more than 60 families and 100 Kids are living in a miserable condition.
Currently ACE just start outreach program which provide porridge to starving kids, basic health & hygiene and encourage the kids to go back to public school which supervision of one
of ACE social work, Rakmey. ACE will work together with the Rotaract Club of Phnom Penh Metro to expend this project to help the community to be a better place.
WEEKEND TRAINING PROGRAM
The Weekend Training Program at ACE has just been established at the start of this year, but it’s been progressing well. The training courses are charged at affordable prices for participants from various other NGOs. In the second quarter of the year ACE has provided trainings on: Marketing Skills, Administration, Positive Attitude, and Job Seeking Strategy.
On remarkable things, the ACE has associated with Meakea Aphiwath have organized two days International Training on Attitude-The Key to Success which provide by Mr. Tan Peng Ann, a retirement colonel from Singapore. This training sponsored by Park Café, Engle Solution, Singapore, Rotary Club of Phnom Penh and Northline school. There were more than 25 participants from difference sectors and we got more than $400 to go toward the Sing- Cam Porridge for Hope program that implement my ACE and half go to support more than a 1000 kids at Takeo province.
RUDI BOA CENTER –
CHILD PROTECTION AND EDUCATION
De-Worming And The Kids
In April this year, more than 250 kids were provided with Bendazol (de-worming) tablets. The students were clearly instructed on how to use the tablets effectively prior to taking home. We have noticed that some students are too skinny and do not have enough energy due to worms. Now they have changed after using the tablets.
The Way To Be Healthy At An Early Age
The students have set up an active soccer team at the center! The sport program is held every week. The kids are also enthusiastic about their morning exercise. This is a great way for them to stay fit while having fun.
Building Staff Capacity Is A Component of Our Work!
All team leaders and staff members attended the training at the ACE head office on “Effective Personal Development Skills” with Ms. Montha who is currently working as a Local Administration Advisor at UNDP. Participants have gained a lot new knowledge, capacities and experience to apply themselves, such as critical thinking skills, preparing life plans, and knowing their responsibilities to society. They also can build relationships with other people from many different institutions. Our team leaders and staffs also had a chance to attend another two-day training on “Effective Roles and Responsibilities of Administrators” with Mr. Sokhim, who is currently working as HR Manager at Bridges Across Borders Cambodia (BABC).
Youth Training Is A Continuing Process!
Raksmey, Vantha and Sotheara, who are ACE residents and also university students in Social Work, Management and Social Science, respectively, provided and shared their own experiences on: Team Work and Team Building, Study Groups, Counseling Skills, Personal Financial Management and How to Overcome Struggles to the youths at Rudi Boa Center. ACE encourages our youths and gives them inspiration and hope to continue their studies at university by using the money and other resources they can access.
What Would We Do Without Our Volunteers And Team Leaders!
We very much appreciate all the efforts of those who volunteer for us and lead various parts of our programs. We are also congratulation to our previous 5 team leaders at Rudi Boa Centre
who have hired to be part time staffs.
We are also welcome Katie and Joshua from United World College of South East Asia
who have assist with the English classes, basic health & hygiene and other programs. You have brought so much fun and knowledge and experience to our needed children at Rudi Boa Centre. Thanks so much!
Parents’ Meeting Day
There were 34 students’ parents who participated in the meeting. The main goals of the meeting were: to let parents know their childs’ improvement while attending Rudi Boa, to promote the connection with the school, to give some keys to improve students’ studying to their parents, and to promote child protection policies of the center. The meeting was very fun with much contribution from the teachers, and the kids did some performances such as: Roleplay, Comedy, Fashion show, Singing, Fun games and many more. This program is held once every four months to update the parents about their children’s performance at Rudi Boa Center.
SING-CAM PORRIDGE FOR HOPE PROGRAM
ACE provides a bowl of porridge to more than 200 kids at Rudi Boa Center and more than 20 kids at Wat Than slum community! The purpose of the program is to provide breakfast for kids 5-16 years old who cannot afford it, to have hope for better conditions in the future when they have good careers. Also, the program aims to promote a good relationship between the community and the center and warm-hearted attention toward the kids, as well as a good relationship between teachers, staff members and students. This program is held regularly twice per month at Rudi Boa Center and Wat Than Slum community and is sponsored by a group of friends from Singapore through Mr. Tan Peng Ann, who is an advisor of Attitude Centre for Education.
All of the students are grateful to our donors who strive to support this program. Thanks to our friends in Singapore and also to Rudi Boa, ACE staff and team leaders who work hard to facilitate this program!
Pictures of porridge provided to Wat Than community
A Million Thanks to Our Heroes!
Attitude Centre for Education
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