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GLEF Completes Construction on 4th School Building

Posted on December 1, 2015 by glef_mb

The construction of the new GLEF building at Soeur Village Elementary School in Banteay Mancheay Province (Northern Cambodia) is now complete. A three-room school has been built where a worn building was torn down.  This project was made possible by individuals giving throughout the … Continue reading →

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GLEF Begins Construction on 4th School Building

Posted on March 8, 2015 by glef_mb

Thanks to the success of our 2014 “Magical Night in Cambodia” fundraiser, construction of our fourth school building project, Soeur Village Elementary School in Banteay Mancheay Province (Northern Cambodia) began the first week of February, 2015. A three-room school is … Continue reading →

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GLEF Annual Winter Potluck Sat, Feb 7

Posted on January 27, 2015 by glef_mb

Celebrating GLEF’s Fifth Year, come visit and hear stories from GLEF’s January 2015 trip to Cambodia sucha as the Svay Klaing School dedication ceremony, Soeur School ground breaking ceremony, stories of giving medical supplies, bicycles, uniforms and much more on Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Help Make a Difference

Posted on December 11, 2014 by glef_mb

There are numerous ways you can support students in Cambodia through GLEF. Some ways are: Buy a Book: GLEF Founder Kilong Ung’s memoir Golden Leaf: A Khmer Rouge Genocide Survivor details his experience of surviving Khmer Rouge Genocide, and immigrating … Continue reading →

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Four Years Old and Three Schools!

Posted on December 11, 2014 by glef_mb

Our third school, Phon Bourn Svay Klaing School in Kampong Cham, Cambodia, opened its new doors on Nov. 3, 2014! The new, five-classroom building is where 150 kindergarten-sixth grade students learn. This new building is a welcome addition to the … Continue reading →

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Letter from GLEF President

Posted on December 11, 2014 by glef_mb

What a busy year this has been at Golden Leaf Education Foundation. And for some of us, it has been a very lucky year. It started with the grand opening of our second school build at Koh Broteal. Most don’t … Continue reading →

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Reminiscing GLEF’s Fifth Annual “A Magical Night in Cambodia”

Posted on September 11, 2014 by glef_mb

Thanks to our wonderful sponsors, donors, supporters and volunteers who contributed to the success of this year’s Magical Night in Cambodia (MNIC). Because of so many generous people, MNIC raised $55,000 for building schools and other educational enhancements in rural Cambodia. During … Continue reading →

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5th Annual “A Magical Night in Cambodia” Aug 2, 2014

Posted on June 2, 2014 by glef_mb

GLEF is looking forward to celebrating its fifth annual gala benefit, “A Magical Night in Cambodia.” Our goal is to raise enough funds to construct a new school building at Soeur Village School. New Location: Jesuit High School in Portland, … Continue reading →

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Kids Helping Kids

Posted on June 1, 2014 by glef_mb

Kila Ung, an eighth grade student and daughter of GLEF Founder, Kilong Ung, partnered with GLEF to build a basketball court for students in Cambodia. Kila recognized the potential these courts provide, and chose to focus her school-year project toward raising … Continue reading →

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GLEF’s Newest School Opens!

Posted on January 15, 2014 by glef_mb

Our second school, Koh Broteal Elementary in Pursat Province, Cambodia, opened its new doors on Oct. 2, 2013. The new, five-classroom building is where over 140 first-fourth grade students learn. The student body is expected to increase in the near … Continue reading →

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