Rural Schools Village Program
RSVP Cambodia
At The Rural School Village Program, we are dedicated to providing accessible education throughout Cambodia. In addition to building schools, we continuously provide school supplies, supplement teacher’s wages, and build and repair essentials such as toilets and wells. Additionally, RSVP assists bachelor’s and master’s students with need-based scholarships.
How we got here:
For 35 years in the not so distant past, war raged in Cambodia. The heaviest fighting and bombing took place in the north and west, where most of the remaining landmines are still found. As a result, communities in these regions lack fundamental infrastructure. The first step in addressing this humanitarian crisis is clearing active minefields—a task undertaken by many NGOs, including our partners at Landmine Relief Fund and Cambodian Self-Help Demining.
The second phase is where RSVP steps in, providing an essential aspect of unlocking human potential: education. In 2014, with the help of Bill Morse at Landmine Relief Fund, Heanh Sokunthea founded RSVP and, as aforementioned, has seen to the construction of 34 schools where close to 5,000 students are taught (as of July 2025). Much of our impact has been in the Northwestern region of the Cambodia, but we plan to expand wherever necessary, by paved, gravel or dirt road.
How we do it:
Each of our schools is made possible through the generous support of sponsors, donors, and friends. Typically, villages reach out to RSVP after hearing about us through word-of-mouth, and our team carefully evaluates the community’s eligibility for assistance. When approved, the village provides the land, secures the necessary permits, and actively participates in building the school. We supply the tools and financial support needed to help these schools flourish independently.
It is vital that the communities take an active role in this process, as their involvement empowers students, parents, and community members alike—fostering a deep sense of ownership and commitment to the students and the school’s success.

The original Ou Chrey School, first constructed in 2003. The new school building can be seen here.

Village “iPads” – green chalkboard slabs – and the notebooks with landmine education and contact information to Cambodian Self-Help Demining.
Contact Us
If you would like to make a school supplies donation, you can drop it off to the Cambodia Landmine Museum in Siem Reap or get in touch with us at bill@wmorse.com to schedule a time and place somewhere in the country. We are also interested in collaborative fundraisers!
If you do not live in Cambodia, you can still support this great cause by donating to RSSO partner at www.Landmine-Relief-Fund.com. If you would like to be acknowledged for donating, please do not hesitate to email us!