Cambodian Childrens Fund

“The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing.”

“Individuals are expected to self-disclose information. All board members receive the conflict of interest policy and sign board member agreements.”

“The Executive Director's (ED) salary is voted on by the Board.A committee of three volunteer board members reviews data from Guidestar and the Chronicle of Philanthropy and approves compensation annually.The ED is then responsible for determining fair salary for the top, key staff positions.”

“A committee of three volunteer board members reviews data from Guidestar and the Chronicle of Philanthropy and approves compensation annually.”

“Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org & charitynavigator.org.”

“Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available directly on the organization's website.”

“Leadership CampStructural ChangeLeadership camping project used to be run internally for years since it started. But from 2018 last year, the camping was divided into two categories: mini camp which is still internally run, and big camp which is run in partnership with an organization called ADRA. The reason for this change is to enable students who used to attend CCF internal camping to explore new environment and experience.Khmer General Education (KGE)Scale upTo respond to the increasing trend of CCF students education level, the KGE has expanded, having been set up at another CCF school location called Sambok Chab Satellite School to provide the KGE program to students who are in Grade 7 and 8. There are a total of 4 classes (104 students).Career CounselingScale upCareer Interest Assessment has been extended to students in grade 7, 8 and 9 students with the purpose to gauge their interest earlier to prepare them even better for their dream career.Job Readiness & Life Skill TrainingScale upSoft skill training has been expanded to include high school students who are from grade 10 to 12 in order to equip them much a head of time with skills necessary for them to gain meaningful employment and to be able to live independently.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Community OutreachIf children are to prosper, their families must be supported, thus we spend a great deal of time and energy in creating a community environment around the children which is safe, caring, and supportive, by reinstalling pride, integrity, and respect into community members. CCF works with families of children enrolled in the Education Program, to create family plans for eliminating debt and beginning productive, sustainable work. Through an integrated system of community loans, personal and financial counseling and family savings accounts, parents are regaining economic autonomy and beginning to develop hope for their futures.In addition, through a partnership with World Housing, new homes are provided to CCF families. CCF ensures that the families receiving homes are the most deserving those that have prioritized their childrens education and provided a home safe from violence, abuse, drugs, and alcohol. They are not only building homes but also creating safe and secure communities, complete with playgrounds, community gardens, social areas, toilet facilities, and clean water.Since 2013, CCF has provided 460 homes where 2,500 families now live in safe and dignified living conditions.In 2018:100 children in foster care (56% female) within CCFs World Housing villages. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Career and Life SkillsThe Career and Life Skills Program provides career counseling, university scholarships, vocational training, internships and job placement to the students in our care. It is designed to enable young adults to complete tertiary education or vocational education and earn the skills they need to obtain and maintain gainful employment and independence.CCF aims to provide all students with a university education, but the university isnt for everyone. For students who do not want to study at university and those who do not qualify, including students who arrived at CCF too late to make the grade for the university, we offer vocational training. This component of CCFs programming is invaluable for older children who have come to CCF with limited schooling, as they are unlikely to finish high school and proceed to higher studies. Our approach is ambitious, starting with self-esteem building and personnel management, and culminating with training in work areas that are relevant to Cambodia.In 2018: Of the first 200 students to join CCF in 2004/2005, 68% are currently at university or have graduated university.116 of the current 180 university students have jobs at an average wage 7% higher than the national minimum wage. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: LeadershipCCFs Leadership Program prepares students for their future as leaders by equipping them with the tools, training, and knowledge to make a meaningful impact on their community. CCF trains students in governance, human rights, gender issues, empathy, community building, communication and the key qualities of leadership. The program offers a range of activities to build its young leaders, including trips to rural communities, intensive three-day, peer-lead youth leadership camps, and community support activities such as caring for senior citizens, volunteering as classroom assistants, mentoring younger students and visiting families to advocate for hygienic practices within the home.In 2018:500+ CCF youth actively involved in leadership initiatives350 youth annually work to distribute more than 150,000 nutritious meals to vulnerable young children and community members,- Feeding 400+ hungry and malnourished community children every single day.70 students volunteer for the Granny Program supporting 93 elderly woman in the community.- The grannies provide our students and community with wisdom, values and tradition.”