Supporting children’s literacy in remote Cambodian schools
Because every child has the right to read
Every child deserves the chance to read.
Reading is not just a skill. It is the foundation of learning, confidence, and opportunity. When children can read, they are better able to learn, to imagine, and to shape their own futures. Yet for millions of children living in remote communities, that chance is still out of reach.
In remote areas of Cambodia, schools often face severe shortages of age‑appropriate books, learning materials, and literacy resources. Children may attend school, but without access to the tools needed to develop strong literacy skills, their ability to learn and progress is limited. This is not a reflection of curiosity, intelligence, or ambition, it is a lack of access.
Literacy Lights exists to help change that.
Where Children Can Read, Learn, and Thrive
We believe children already carry curiosity, potential, and the desire to learn. Literacy does not create these qualities, it helps reveal and strengthen them.
At Literacy Lights, we support literacy in remote Cambodian schools by working alongside communities to remove barriers to meaningful education. Reading is the gateway to learning: it builds confidence, deepens understanding, and enables children to participate fully in their classrooms and communities.
Our approach is grounded in humility, respect, and partnership. We focus on small, thoughtful actions, like placing the right book in a child’s hands, because these can have lasting impact. By expanding access to literacy, we work toward a more equitable future where every child has the chance to read, learn, and shape their own life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Despite significant Ministry of Education investment in education advancement, remote schools continue to struggle in poor conditions and with little or no education resources.
In remote areas, it is challenging to attract teachers and those who make the commitment, are challenges by the conditions.
At Literacy Lights, we have seen the conditions and absence of basic education resources and believe that another generation of Cambodian children should have to face the same literacy challenges of their parents.
Yes. 100%
All Donations over $2 are tax deductible and a receipt will be sent to you by email.
None!
By being totally volunteer run, Literacy Lights ensures 100% of your donation goes to the project.
Expenses are incurred in Australia in order to ensure a high level of governance and tax deductability through our partner World Relief Australia.
These costs are totally funded by one of our supporters, ensuring that what you give, all goes to the Cambodian project.
Simply click on any Donate button any you will be directed to our donation portal at World Relief Australia who process all donations for Literacy Lights. By partnering with World Relief Australia, we can ensure best practice governance and compliance with highest standards of the Australian Charities and Not For Profits Commission and the Australian Council for International Development.
World Relief Australia is a boutique overseas aid agency, equipping passionate people and delivering global poverty solutions.
Partnering with WRA assures our supporters that we are adhering to Australian best-practice standards for governance, international development, and, critically, child protection.
These governance and standards ensure that all donations to Literacy Lights over $2 are fully tax-deductible.
You can learn more about WRA here https://wra.org.au/
Currently the PNKS project team is focussing on the mose needy schools. At least 20 schools are in desperate need of books.
Most have no formal library space.
Great question. We prefer not to be involved in construction wherever possible.
However in some schools, their basic infrastructure is so lacking, that the construction of a library space, also provides an additional teaching space, which is critically needed.
When we identify schools required to hold classes in the open air, we work with the community to explore the construction of a library space.
Critically, these spaces are also available for community meetings.
Firstly, we identify those schools with the greatest need.
Then to ensure sustainability and care we prioritise those schools with an exisiting and strong School Management Committee.
School Management Committees consist of local community members who work to hold the school teachers and principal accountable, and work to improve and maintain the schools amenities.
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