The Sorn Foundation
"Changing Lives Through Education in Rural Cambodia"
A Wonderful Charity in Cambodia.
Charity Registration No:1201859
Our Mission
At the Sorn Foundation, we believe every child deserves access to quality education — no matter where they’re born. In a small Cambodian village, we’ve built a school that offers free English and Khmer lessons, life skills, and a safe space to grow.
What started as a dream between two friends — Nicky from the UK and Somphors from Cambodia — is now a movement changing lives.
Your Impact
With your help, we’ve been able to:
- Build a school from the ground up
- Teach over 70 children and counting
- Provide school supplies, food, and internet access
- Support local students in going to university
But we can’t do it without you.
If you want to know more about donations, activities, events or campaigns contact us through our booking form to get in touch.
Story
I first met Somphors in 2017 while I was volunteering in rural Cambodia. She came from a poor background but had a bright spirit and a huge heart. She dreamed of going to university, but her family couldn’t afford it.
Together with friends, we supported Somphors through university — and over time, a strong friendship grew between us.
Inspired to give back, Somphors began teaching local children under the shade of a tree. There were no walls, no materials — just passion, creativity, and a deep love for the children in her village.
Her family generously donated a piece of marshland to help bring her dream to life.
With the help of Lou, one of our trustees, we raised the funds we needed and registered the Sorn Foundation as an official UK charity. Together, we began building a real school — brick by brick, from the ground up.
Today, that school is fully registered in Cambodia and filled with laughter, learning, and hope.
What started under a tree has become a safe, inspiring place where children can dream bigger and build brighter futures.