FIDR has been conducting many trainings for farmers in Kampong Chhnang Province in an effort to increase agricultural productivity, improve hygienic habit as well as strengthen the capacity of agricultural cooperatives.

Whenever FIDR conducts the training, we have provided handout or notebook to attendees for taking notes about what they learned. However, we also knew that some participants couldn’t read nor write because they dropped out the primary school at the lower grade. In order to motivate them to improve their reading and writing, our project assistant always helped and encouraged them to keep practicing reading the lesson and taking a note into their notebooks. Through their steady effort, we observed that their reading and writing skill have been improved greatly.

One of the farmers in Choang Moang commune shared that her life has been changed since she joined FIDR’s project. Before joining FIDR’s training, she couldn’t write and never recorded income and expense in her family. However, now she can write with less mistakes and she can even take a minute in the training or meeting in the community. She also started to record income and expense every month to control the cash flow. Changes are brought about not only in her family life but also in her role in the community. After understanding about the community development concept through our activities, she always shares her knowledge and experiences with other people and plays a leading role in the community.

We hope that even the project finishes, the people can maximize their potential by utilizing their knowledge and skill acquired through this project for contributing to the development of their community.