More Than Books: How TGF’s Libraries Are Becoming Part of School Life
A school library can be much more than a room filled with books. When children have a welcoming space to read, explore, and learn, a library can become an important part of everyday school life. TGF’s library program aims to create exactly these kinds of spaces for children in the schools we support. During 2026, […]
From a Small Pilot to a Community Water System Serving More Than 1,800 People
Access to reliable treated water can make an important difference for families living in rural communities. But developing a piped water system is about more than installing pipes and pumps. The system also needs to be practical for local conditions, affordable for households, and managed by the community over time. Over the past five years, […]
Helping Children Stay in School: TGF’s Scholarship Program
For children growing up in families facing financial difficulties, staying in school can sometimes be a challenge. The costs associated with education, combined with family responsibilities and the need to contribute to household income, can make it difficult for children to continue their education. TGF’s Scholarship Program was created to help address some of these […]
From Scholarship Student to Supporting the Next Generation: Sophanna’s Journey with TGF
For many children growing up in rural Cambodia, continuing their education beyond secondary school can be a challenge. Financial pressures, limited opportunities, and family responsibilities often stand in the way of achieving their dreams. Sophanna knows this firsthand. Born and raised in Chi Kraeng District, Sophanna was one of the first students selected for […]
TGF Conducts First Aid and Electrical Safety Training for Teachers and School Communities
As part of TGF’s continued commitment to improving school safety and strengthening community resilience, TGF recently organized First Aid and Electrical Safety training for teachers, school staff, and community representatives from supported schools in Chi Kraeng District. The trainings included participants from six primary schools and seven community kindergartens and aimed to improve practical knowledge […]
Supplementary Classes Continue Supporting Slower Learners in Chi Kraeng District
TGF continues to support supplementary classes for primary school students in Chi Kraeng District who require additional learning support in Khmer and Mathematics. Many students in rural schools face challenges keeping up with regular classroom learning due to interrupted education, limited learning support at home, overcrowded classrooms, or difficulties with basic reading, writing, and numeracy […]
UWCSEA Grade 5 Service Trip Visits Temple Garden Foundation in Cambodia
From 25–29 March 2026, TGF had the pleasure of welcoming 15 Grade 5 students from United World College South East Asia (UWCSEA) Dover Campus in Singapore, together with parents and teachers, for a special Service Trip to Cambodia. For many years, UWCSEA Grade 5 students have supported TGF through fundraising activities to help communities in […]
Looking Back at 2025 Together
As we start a new year, we would like to take a moment to look back at what we achieved together in 2025 across our programs in Chi Kraeng District. For more than 16 years, Temple Garden Foundation has worked with rural communities with one clear focus: supporting long-term, sustainable change through an integrated approach […]
TGF Biogas Program – Clean Energy for Rural Households
Many rural families in Chi Kraeng District still rely on firewood, charcoal, or purchased gas for cooking and daily energy needs. This leads to high household costs, indoor air pollution, and continued pressure on local forests. TGF’s biogas program offers a simple but effective alternative. By turning animal manure into clean energy, households can cook […]
Cambodia Run Challenge 2025: Over $150,000 Raised for Rural Communities
This December, TGF hosted the Cambodia Run Challenge 2025, our annual fundraiser that takes a handful of ultra-marathon runners through the villages of Chi Kraeng District, where we have supported communities since 2008, before finishing at the iconic Angkor Wat Half Marathon. The funds raised help TGF continue our work in Children’s Education, Health, Water […]