Tickets are on sale now for our first virtual gala fundraising event, “Magical Night in the Cambodian Cloud”, Thursday Evening, Nov. 4, 2021, starting at 7:30 p.m. 

This Virtual Benefit Includes a:

• Live Auction
• Paddle Raise

and Entertainment!
Coast to Coast Khmer Talent:

• Singer Soup Pha (California)
• Comedian Davine Ker (Washington, DC)
• Dancer Kevin Chhoom (Washington)

Tickets Are Available for Purchase Online:

• $20 General Admission (No Food/Delivery)
• $50 Includes Dinner & Delivery for 1 Guest (One Entree Choice)*
• $100 Includes Dinner & Delivery for 2 Guests (One Entree Choice)*
• $300 Great for Host Houses** that Don’t Want to Cook! Includes Dinner & Delivery for 8 Guests (Four Entree Choices)*
• Students & Seniors are FREE General Admission (no food/delivery)

* Dinner and Delivery Information:

• Order delicious Khmer food! Just warm up, add toppings and serve!
• Dinners delivered Wednesday (day before the event).

Food available for order and delivery in these areas only by noon 10/28/21:
OREGON: Portland, Beaverton, Aloha, Tualatin, Wilsonville, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Gresham, Happy Valley, Hillsboro
WASHINGTON: Vancouver

Khmer Food by Chef Chef Nasy Chan (of Ginger 88 Grill in Vancouver, WA)

Dish Selections (All entrees include white rice):

• Micola w/Dried Shrimp & Beef Skewers
• Micola w/Tofu (no dried shrimp) Vegetarian
•  Lemongrass Chicken with Papaya Salad
• Amok Catfish with Collard Greens and Papaya Salad
• Amok Chicken with Collard Greens and Papaya Salad

** Host Houses: Invite family or friends over to your home to watch and participate in the virtual event together while practicing recommended CDC safe measures for in-person gatherings.

Event proceeds support GLEF’s mission to empower humanity by enhancing educational opportunities internationally, in memory of genocide victims and in honor of survivors, “golden leaves”. Since 2010, GLEF has constructed 6 school buildings, 5 play courts, plus supporting projects providing uniforms and bikes that has served over 6,000 students in rural Cambodia.

Support GLEF to continue this enriching work that empowers humanity. If you are unable to attend the event, but would still like to donate to GLEF, you may do so on our website (Donate button, top right column) or at our virtual event page.

If you are not on our mailing list, please email us at: info@goldenleafschools.org to be included in our updates, or check out our Facebook page for more details.

As we looked around the room, we were deeply moved by all the supportive people that attended our eighth Gala Benefit. THANK YOU for being there, for your care, your time, your generosity & your support!

With you, GLEF celebrated the opening its fifth school building, Don Tret Elementary School and the development of its Comprehensive Education Program (CEP) to sustain all GLEF schools. 

We thank our volunteers for helping to make our event memorable and special, through its tasty SE Asian cuisine, wine, a spirited raffle and our Cambodian Marketplace. And for all the behind the scenes work, from event preparation, to stage management, registration, photography and more. Thank you.

We thank our emcee team, GLEF supporter Bob Strader and GLEF Performing Arts Director, Bonnearin Sin for elegantly guiding us throughout the program. And to our Founder, Kilong Ung, for empowering our youth with his playful Ki and Monk Talk Show. As always, thank you to all our community youth that participate in GLEF’s Magical Night, whether it be in presenting what you learn through GLEF, to raising funds, to participating in the dance performances. You continue to inspire both fellow young people and adults.

Thanks to our Live Auction donors for the generous packages offered, thanks to those that bid and won these packages and to those that contributed to our Special Appeal — straight up donations. And to our lively, friendly and compassionate auctioneer, Annie M and Marquam Auction Agency — not only do you lead GLEF’s auction, you also contribute to our mission. Thank You.

Thank you to the Cambodian Dance Troupe of Oregon with the guidance of Sinon Him and Chan Phirath Farley for sharing their time, dedication, and creative talents in such beautiful and joyful dance performances.

And wrapping up the evening, thank you to the Amatak Band for sharing your talents of lively music! Our guests had so much fun dancing together. If you have not seen already, please check out our huge Magical Night photo album by GLEF Secretary, Chanly Bob (Thank you, brother Chanly!)

Because of all of this and more, our annual Magical Night Gala Benefit was quite successful. This Gala Benefit exceeded our expectations, as well raising a 30% increase from last year’s donations. 

Because of you and Magical Night donations, GLEF can evolve in its development and implementation of its CEP. GLEF can also officially move forward in its new proposal process for building its sixth school. Please stay tuned for more information on this process.

Wishing You & Yours a Joyful Holiday Season,

GLEF Board of Directors

In Nov. 2017, GLEF shared with its donors and supporters at the Seventh Annual “Magical Night” fundraiser about the upcoming develop its Comprehensive Educational Program (CEP). 

The goals of the CEP are:

• Plan to Upkeep All GLEF Schools for Future Generations
• Include After School Programming
• Further Support for Students

This video tells more about the CEP.

To begin the CEP process, in February 2018, GLEF Ambassadors visited two of the five GLEF school buildings to touch base with the principals, teachers and students in person, as well has document the conditions of the buildings in order to access wear and tear (i.e. paint fading from the hot and sunny, Cambodian days). These visits provided helpful information to guide GLEF in formulating the CEP for its current school buildings and to improve future projects. 

The GLEF board is currently developing the CEP and plan to share updates at the Eighth Annual “Magical Night”, Sat. Oct. 6, 2018. Please join us to celebrate and hear the latest news!

GLEF Ambassadors from the U.S. and Canada gather to help celebrate the grand-opening of Don Tret Community Elementary School in February 2018.

The construction of the new GLEF building at Don Tret Community Elementary School inin Somlaut in the Battambang Province in Cambodia is now complete. A three-room school has been built to support this new and growing village.  This project was made possible by individuals giving throughout the world, including generous donors at GLEF annual’s “Magical Night in Cambodia” fundraiser in 2016. 

In 2014, Project Leads and GLEF Ambassadors Paul and Samantha Eang submitted a project request to GLEF to consider building a more sustainable structure for this dedicated community. The proposal was approved in 2015, full funding was reached in 2016 and construction started in 2017.

In February of 2018, GLEF Ambassadors from the U.S. and Canada visited Don Tret to celebrate the grand-opening of the new school building. Joining GLEF on this trip was former Cambodian Ambassador to the U.S, Heng Hem and his wife.