CCF Students Join 2008 Global Youth Leadership Summit

Posted July, 2008



We’re proud to announce that eight exemplary CCF students have been selected to travel to San Diego, California for the Anthony Robbins Foundation's Annual Global Youth Leadership Summit. These students have been chosen based on their optimism, courage and abilities as good communicators and team players, and will be attending for five days to learn leadership skills and goal-setting strategies, as well as enjoying a great English learning opportunity. They will travel to the US with CCF staff members, and while there, will listen to inspirational speakers, participate in hands-on learning activities, set personal goals, and learn new ways to serve their communities. Our kids have never been on a plane – or even left the country – so they’re incredibly excited for their new adventure. They’re currently studying hard in an Intensive English class with volunteer ESL instructor Joseph Peterson to prepare them for their trip.

The Anthony Robbins Foundation was founded in 1991 and encompasses a variety of programs, including the International Basket Brigade, which provides food for 2 million people annually. It is an extension of the work that Anthony Robbins himself has done over the last thirty years. For more information about the Summit or the Anthony Robbins Foundation please visit their website: www.anthonyrobbinsfoundation.org.

CCF Honors Top Students of 2007

Posted May, 2008

On March 21st, CCF honored the top students of 2007 during a grand celebration at the Sumner M. Redstone Children's Center (CCF4) in Takmao. We also celebrated Scott's birthday during this night of awards, which meant plenty of juice, cookies, fruit, and cake for everyone. The kids spent the afternoon playing volleyball, football, and other games on the spacious lawn, while CCF's student band rocked out on electric guitars and keyboards. Our bakery chef, Madalin Leang, and his loyal staff of bakery students produced a beautifully decorated – and enormous - birthday cake. As the sun set on the party, the lights rose on the stage to highlight several wonderful performances from CCF’s dance students. After much anticipation, we honored all of our outstanding students for their commitment to academics and to their community. The awards for Best Student and Most Improved Students are based on grades and evaluations from CCF classes, as well as from public school. The Best Newcomers were those who have joined CCF since April of 2007. The Best Spirit Awards are voted on by staff as well as students. Rather than simply academic achievements, this award recognizes those students who embody the values of honesty, integrity, and leadership in our CCF community.

After the awards, fireworks shot into the night sky, and everyone gathered to sing "Happy Birthday" to Scott. Then students danced under the stars until it was time to head home. Thank you to the kids and staff of CCF4 for hosting this great night, and congratulations to all of our hard-working students! BEST STUDENTS OF THE YEAR: CCF1: Chhorn Sokea CCF2: Khoeurn Srey Nich CCF4: Kan Touch BEST NEWCOMERS: CCF1: Kong Chetra CCF2: Nov Sina CCF4: Pouv Srey Net MOST IMPROVED STUDENTS: CCF1: Sear Mao CCF2: Lo Min CCF4: Mil Ya and Chak Srey Touch BEST SPIRIT: CCF1: Ol Saroeurn CCF2: Seb Sok Noeurn and Khoeurn Srey Nich CCF4: Yong Srey Mao and Ek Samphas

CCF Receives ArtVenture Grant

Posted March, 2008

CCF is proud to be the recipient of a prestigious grant from ArtVenture, an organization that promotes the regenerative power of art, creativity and innovation as a means to improve schools, societies, and lives. This grant will give CCF the freedom to expand its Art Education Program, and to offer students new access to materials and training – thereby enriching their lives and shaping their futures, as well as bringing strength and leadership to their families and communities.

We’re grateful to have the generous support of ArtVenture, and we’re pleased to partner with such an esteemed philanthropy to find solutions to ease the poverty and suffering of Cambodia’s most vulnerable children.


CCF students paint decorative murals at the CCF Community Center, where destitute residents of Steung Meanchey receive free medical care, safe drinking water, and other services. The CCF CC is also site of the CCF Daycare Program, which provides non-residential care to over thirty children ages 2 –6. An estimated 500 families live and work in Steung Meanchey.

CCF Vocational Training Success Stories

Posted March, 2008


We’re proud to announce that as of February 2008, ten talented young men and women have successfully graduated from the CCF Star Bakery vocational training program to full-time apprenticeships with a popular commercial bakery in Phnom Penh.

The CCF's Star Bakery program officially began in November 2006. There students enrolled in theory and hygiene classes, a six-week intensive training course in the Arun Reas Bakery, and a four-day workshop with a leading expert from the American Wheat Association.

Over time, and with the help of professional bakery and pastry instructor Madalin Leang, these Fabulous Baker Boys and Girls developed from promising students to skillful bakers – each with an impressive range of abilities and expertise.


Today our graduates are gaining even more experience on-the-job – from bread making, to cake decorating, pastry-filling, and more – and our Star Bakery vocational program continues to thrive at the Sumner M. Redstone’s Children’s Center.