Trailblazer proudly celebrates over two decades of dedicated service to the Siem Reap province. This milestone is a testament to the enduring impact of your support, which has fueled our projects and empowered countless lives. Our 2024 Year End Newsletter reflects the remarkable strides achieved in 2024, expanding access to essential resources: clean water, improved sanitation, enhanced food security, sustainable economic opportunities, and vital educational support for students.
Looking forward, your continued investment remains the bedrock of our mission. Together, we are not simply addressing immediate needs; we are cultivating a future of lasting resilience and boundless opportunity for thousands of rural families. Your generosity is the lifeblood of Trailblazer, and as we reflect on 20 years of progress, we extend our deepest gratitude for your unwavering partnership in this ongoing journey of transformation.
The year 2024 saw exceptional performance from our Health, Food Security, Education, and Economic Development Programs, with multiple key objectives surpassed.
- Installed 347 bio-sand water filters with trainings, which could be serving as many as 5,205 people
- Drilled 122 wells with trainings, providing access to water to up to 1,830 villagers
- Built 121 latrines with sanitation and hygiene trainings, improving sanitation and safety for a minimum of 605 people
- Conducted 51 Agriculture Training Courses for 686 farmers in attendance, which means an estimated 3,430 people benefitted from these trainings
- Built two schools, each primary school is designed to accommodate 480 students and kindergartens 180 students. (Since 2005, Trailblazer has "built" 10 primary school builders and two kindergarten school buildings. By now, we can estimate that 40,800 students have graduated from the 10 primary schools since 2005. And over the past 14 years, an estimated 4,320 students graduated from the kindergarten schools.)
- Delivered 25 bicycles and 51 uniforms
- Distributed 3,350 toothbrushes for students, teachers and their families
- Provided 179 refresher trainings on Village Funds, conducted 4 introductions to Village Funds, and established 4 new Village Funds (Village Funds benefit these communities because they create a micro-loan system in the village to encourage and support development)
It's the dedication of our donors, volunteers and staff that truly fuels our impact. Your generous contributions and selfless service are the heart of our success.
Thank you.
Trailblazer Foundation Team
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