In 2010, thanks to CAFFE, 19 young Cambodian women were able to continue their studies at the University of South-East Asia, Build Bright University, and Life University.
Our Mission
The Cambodian-American Foundation for Education (“CAFFE”) seeks to educate teenage girls in Cambodia, giving them the skills they need to escape poverty and obtain economic independence. Prostitution and panhandling are an all-too-prevalent way of surviving in Cambodia. CAFFE frees these girls to earn a real living and empowers them to lead other girls to a successful future.
“CAFFE, you changed my life. You fulfilled my 94-year-old grandmother’s life-long dream; to see me standing on my own two feet. Without you, Marshall, I wouldn’t be standing here today. Thank you.”
What We've Achieved
- 2010, sponsored the Young Women Education Independence Program.
- Set 19 young women on a path to continue their education at University of South-East Asia (USEA), Build Bright University (BBU), and Life University.
- They majored in business, marketing, finance, accounting, law, business management, education, nursing and tourism management.
- Supported houses and learning center located in the city of Siem Reap.
- Funds most of the Young Women Education Independence Program's operating costs.
- Developed a collaborative relationship between a local NGO and CAFFE students in order to advance the Program.