At PEPY we continually strive to improve our programs to meet the needs of those we support.  Though we are proud of the walls and classrooms we have funded, we recognize that classrooms are only effective if the students have access to quality instruction inside them.  Moreover, we recognize that in order to make education a priority we must address the root causes of poverty and disease which keep students from receiving a quality education.  One of the lessons we have learned is that in order to create positive and effective educational change, we must create holistic programs.  More than simply providing uniforms, training teachers, or giving scholarships, our overall goal is to make education a priority in the eyes of students, teachers, and community members.

Our programs work in the 11 villages of Chanleas Dai Commune, aiming to 1) facilitate ACCESS to education and 2) increase the QUALITY of education each student receives. By taking on one community's development in all areas we hope to make a greater initial positive change, facilitating the necessary community support for further development.

Click here to read our Program Philosophy.