When Love-A-Village first started out in 2016, we were introduced to Teacher Yoo, a Korean missionary serving in Siem Reap. She founded Thansure School, a mission school in Siem Reap, and became one of our early partners. While most Korean missionaries chose to serve in Phnom Penh, Teacher Yoo had a calling to reach the children of Siem Reap. Her vision for the school was to raise a next generation of Christians who would share the love of Christ with others.
In April 2010, Teacher Yoo started Thansure school as a kindergarten for 30 children from low-income families. Since then, Thansure school has grown, and presently has 52 teachers and 250 students from kindergarten to Grade 12.”
The current school grounds consist of three 1-storey blocks with classrooms, a small hall and an office for teachers. At the current school strength, this compound is struggling to meet the needs of the staff and students.
Desiring to expand the school, Teacher Yoo started praying for a new school compound that would allow more children to enrol into the school in 2017. Besides providing more spacious classrooms, the school would have a library, a computer lab and a chapel for the whole school to gather and worship. For her, this new school is a temple where the Lord’s disciples will grow. She bought the land in 2019 for US$420,000.
In 2023, the construction work started. The foundations have been laid and work has started on the 2nd floor. It is expected to be completed at the end of 2025. The total cost of the project is US$1 million and each month, Teacher Yoo is expected to pay about US$50,000 for the project to continue. She has been thankful for the support so far and is seeking support for the coming months.
To learn more about the building of the school, you can watch this youtube video uploaded by Teacher Yoo for her Korean supporters:
As partners in Christ, Love-A-Village would like to gather a one-time love gift towards the amount needed to build the school. We pray that you will come alongside us to contribute towards that gift and also to pray that Teacher Yoo will always have funds for each month’s payments. If you would like to join us in supporting the school, you may find details of how to transfer to us here. We would consolidate all contributions by 31 Oct 2024.
Update (3 Nov 2024): A total of 11,000 SGD and 2,000 USD was collected. On behalf of Teacher Yoo, we would like to express our thanks for your heartfelt support towards the betterment of the lives of the Cambodians through education and the sharing of the gospel. Do continue to keep the school in prayer as they prepare for the new school building.
Update (4 Jan 2025): Teacher Yoo has met the required amount for the 10th progress payment for the project. The construction of the school can continue. Thanks be to God!