AKUN

Our Mission is to improve the lives of those worldwide in desperate situations and personal crisis. We have projects based in Cambodia, Namibia, and Guatemala.

AKUN is a public charity registered in Alaska and is exempt from income tax under IRS section 501(c)(3) as of January 14, 2015. We take on small scale projects with the philosophy that a small helping hand can lead to positive life changes. Project 1: The Sunday Children's Program is held once a week in 3 locations in extremely poor villages. Every Sunday, the children are served one very nutritio

us meal of 'bobo', a rice porridge packed with eggs, chicken meat and veggies. It might not seem much but that one meal a week has proved to improve the health of these children. It is also a nice way to gather them together and check on their health and family issues. Project 2: Providing scholarships for students living in poverty to give them the chance at earning a trade certificate or diploma leading to employment. For many families, this breaks the poverty cycle. We have students in Cambodia, Guatemala, and Ethiopia. Project 3: We help the primary schools in an impoverished, rural area of Namibia with school books, gardening equipment, and lunch programs which feeds children and keeps them in school.

06/07/2026

Looking for a fun summer read? ☀️📚
Share the adventures of Emily and Theodore with a young reader this summer! Not only will they enjoy a heartwarming story, but every purchase also helps make a difference, with all profits donated directly to AKUN to support children and families in need. ❤️✨Check it out:
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Or in the UK:
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06/04/2026

In May, AKUN donated $450 for math equipment to Rafe, a Peace Corps volunteer, teaching at Mbambazi School. With a new measurement topic just beginning, the equipment is already being put to use, helping students learn through practical, hands-on activities.
Experiential learning can make a huge difference, especially for children who find abstract concepts challenging. We’re excited to see the impact this support will have and look forward to sharing more photos as the equipment is used in the classroom! 📚📏✨

06/01/2026

Celebrating International Children's Day! The health and wellbeing of children in Chumkiri, Cambodia and Mbambazi Primary School, Namibia is supported by AKUN. The Sunday Children's Program provides food, hygiene and activities for the children who come along. Meanwhile in Namibia the 218 children at Mbambazi School are fed lunch twice a week thanks to AKUN's donors.

05/31/2026

Last summer, Theodore traveled far and wide, exploring France, England, and destinations across the US! 🌍✈️
If Theodore joins you on your adventures this summer, send us a photo! We’d love to see where Theodore visits, the new friends he meets, and the memories you make together. 📸
Email your photos to [email protected] and tell us where Theodore traveled with you!

05/28/2026

Meet our current scholarship students! 🎓
All of our students come from the Chumkiri area in Kampot Province, Cambodia, and their families depend on these scholarships to continue their education. Studying in Phnom Penh—away from friends and family—takes dedication, and each student is fully committed to their journey.
They are building their own futures, using education to open doors and create new opportunities.
A huge thank you to our direct sponsors and Sarah Meredith Fouad Scholarship donors for making this program possible! 💛

05/26/2026

Was Theodore playing hide and seek with Emily? 🐹📚 Buy a copy of Theodore the Runaway Hamster on Amazon and find out! Every purchase helps fund AKUN’s work, so you’ll not only enjoy a fun story to share, but also help support children and families in need. A win-win! 💙
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05/24/2026

As winter approaches in Namibia, it’s wonderful to see the smiling faces of the children at Mbambazi School. ❄️
Thanks to your generosity, all 218 children are receiving meals twice a week throughout the 2026 school year.
Your support is making a real difference to their education and wellbeing—thank you for helping these young learners thrive! 💛

05/21/2026

Thanks to everyone who joined our final meeting before the summer break! We agreed to fund Rafe’s proposal for maths equipment at Mbambazi Primary School in Namibia and look forward to seeing the impact on students. We also celebrated the 1st year success of 3 Cambodian students as we continue funding their second year of English classes. A big thank you to everyone who donates and makes our work possible!

05/19/2026

Today’s meeting (via Google Meet) at 09:00 Alaska time will cover updates from SCP, Scholarship and FAB, along with any new proposals.

05/17/2026

Thinking of supporting AKUN? 💛
Visit our website at www.supportakun to donate via PayPal or simply use the QR code.
If you’re in the US, you can give fee-free through Zelle—just search using our email: [email protected].
Every donation helps make a difference 🙌

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Anchorage, AK
99516

Website

http://www.supportakun.com/

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