Cambodi​an Rice Run​

Kid Care is a vital project we are incredibly proud to be part of, run in collaboration with our sister charity in Cambodia, ABCs and Rice. Now in its third year, the program has made a meaningful impact - but it is currently at risk and urgently in need of a corporate sponsor to ensure its continuation.

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Located within the school grounds of ABCs and Rice in Siem Reap, Kid Care operates from a dedicated, fully equipped medical room designed to provide first aid and emergency care to students and their families. Our long-term vision includes offering outreach clinics to nearby villages, delivering free, accessible healthcare to those who would otherwise go without.

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ABCs and Rice is a trusted NGO committed to breaking the cycle of poverty by providing education and nutrition to children from low-income families. By supporting their health through Kid Care, we’re helping ensure these children can continue to attend school and thrive. Today, around 250 children benefit from the services at ABCs and Rice—and with the right support, we can continue to protect and uplift their futures.

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While education and nutrition continue to be key focus areas at ABCs and Rice, access to healthcare remains a significant challenge. At present, basic medical support is largely provided by teachers and staff with limited first aid training. To help bridge this gap, we provide ongoing monthly funding to support the employment of a local Khmer nurse, Nina, who brings valuable experience from her previous work in the Cambodian healthcare system.

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Nina plays a vital role in the day-to-day health of the students - offering basic first aid, conducting health education sessions, managing hygiene and lice control programs, and promoting overall wellbeing within the school community. Additionally, Australian nurses occasionally volunteer their time and expertise when visiting Siem Reap, further strengthening the care we can offer.

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Looking ahead, we hope to expand Nina’s role to include outreach clinics in nearby villages such as Poom Veal, Poom Sala Consigne, and Poom Tak Sen Tbang. These clinics would provide basic wound care, health education, and preventative nursing support- potentially reducing the need for hospital admissions and bringing essential healthcare directly to those who need it most.

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We are currently seeking a corporate sponsor to help sustain and grow our Kid Care Health Project.

 

It costs $700 AUD per month to employ our full-time Khmer nurse, Nina, who provides essential first aid and health education at ABCs and Rice. An additional $700 AUD per month is needed to fully operate the program—this includes outreach clinics to nearby villages, assistance with medical appointments, surgeries, hospital admissions, and the purchase of vital medical supplies. Your support would ensure this life-changing program not only continues, but reaches even more families in urgent need of care.

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As a sponsor, your business will receive naming rights for the clinic, complete with a plaque acknowledging your support, as well as regular updates on the impact you’re making. Most importantly, you'll be changing lives and creating lasting, meaningful change—something to truly be proud of.

 

If your business or organisation is looking to make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you. Get in touch today to become a Kid Care sponsor.

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