Since 2009 until August 2013 NHCA used under the name of Asia International free School or (AIOS) the short word ,but from August 2013 until now AIOS change to New Hope of children Association or short word NHCA, and this mean that we work in the community to help the children for free education in English ,computer class , painting ,dancing ,and teaching the students to make the bracelet and g
ive them new skill in the future and this new building have happened by many sponsors from Australia , England ,Scotland
About Us
The New Hope of Children’s Association (NHCA) is based in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and was registered as an official NGO in Cambodia in May 2013. Our Vision
Through free education, create a brighter future in which the new generation of society’s poorest have the opportunity to realise their dreams and escape the cycle of poverty in which they find themselves. Siem Reap is the most popular tourist destination in Cambodia and learning English is essential if our students want to get a job in the tourist industry in the future. Although Siem Reap benefits from increased tourism, this has unfortunately also attracted those who exploit children. NHCA provides a safe, supervised and positive environment for children in the afternoon. Once students finish studying or working in the morning, they spend their afternoon at the school learning and playing and are not on their own in town. If Cambodian children are left on their own, there is the possibility that they may become victims of exploitation. Cambodia has the highest HIV/AIDS rate of all of the Southeast Asian countries, so the information the children receive from our teachers during health and moral classes is vital to keeping them safe from infection. Foreign NGOs often invite our teachers to attend health information sessions and the information they get is then passed onto the students. Since Cambodia has very strong Buddhist traditions, children are also taught Buddhist values to help them develop into responsible adults. NHCA also helps to support and develop the skills and understanding of Cambodians for a more sustainable future. For example, during the construction of our new school, we employed Cambodian construction workers and used materials made in Siem Reap. Whenever we develop a new project, we look for opportunities to utilise the skills and abilities of our older students. We use the skills of local craftsmen with all furnishings and fixtures. This way, we are contributing to economic development of the area. Our Mission
It is our mission to:
1. Enhance and develop general educational levels of underprivileged children with a focus on:
Improving students’ language skills via focused language tuition in predominantly but not exclusively English
Addressing the environmental and health issues effecting children and young people (HIV/AIDS awareness, general hygiene, drug abuse, child trafficking, pollution, climate change, global warming, environmental sustainability )
Giving children life skills and philosophy to help them deal with daily life (moral, spiritual and Buddhist education)
Supporting and sponsoring children interested in higher education. Teach the students to become responsible for their own lives and actions, and to make decisions for positive change.
2. Support the staff dedicated to this school via teacher training and financial incentives.
3. Give foreign visitors the chance to contribute to development via volunteering.
4. Promote Cambodian ownership and sustainability of the school. We would like to say a very big thank you to the many friends and visitors who have kindly donated time and money to this school since its establishment in 2009. Without your loving support we would not be where we are today . We can not name you all but you are held in our prayers and in our hearts always.
