Schools libraries

Enabling more than 200,000 children to have access to a school library in their school.

Sipar launched the school library program in 1993, in partnership with Cambodia's Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. It has three components: setting up a library network, reinforcing school library standards and training librarians. School libraries are complementary and essential resources for educational programs, reinforcing pupils' learning and developing their curiosity and creativity.

Since then, the program has grown, culminating in its institutionalization at national level. It contributes to supporting the implementation of the national school library policy in kindergarten, primary and secondary schools. Since 1993, Sipar has put books into the hands of over 200,000 Cambodian pupils.

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Installation de bibliothèques scolaires et construction d’écoles primaires

Since 1992, more than 318 libraries have been set up and hundreds of teachers trained in library management. Sipar continues to support libraries by remaining a technical support and renewing the stock of books.

Since 1996, thanks to loyal donors, Sipar has built 38 school buildings. We always respond to a request from local education authorities.

Installation de bibliothèques scolaires et construction d’écoles primaires

Since 1992, more than 318 libraries have been set up and hundreds of teachers trained in library management. Sipar continues to support libraries by remaining a technical support and renewing the stock of books.

Since 1996, thanks to loyal donors, Sipar has built 38 school buildings. We always respond to a request from local education authorities.

Reading and training corners in community kindergartens

To make up for the lack of educational material in nursery schools, Sipar sets up reading corners and provides technical support to teachers.

Early childhood is gradually becoming a priority area of education in Cambodia, but there is still a long way to go.

Strengthening school library standards and training

Sipar continues its joint work with NGOs Room To Read and SVA sipar is working with the French Ministry of Education to produce and distribute School Library Standards throughout the country, enabling elementary school principals and parent-teacher committees to refer to common criteria when setting up and running a library in their school.

From 2005 to 2010, with the support of the European Union, Sipar helped create a training curriculum on library management and children's books. The curriculum enables children to learn how to lead reading activities and encourage them to use the library.

Strengthening school library standards and training

Sipar continues its joint work with NGOs Room To Read and SVA sipar is working with the French Ministry of Education to produce and distribute School Library Standards throughout the country, enabling elementary school principals and parent-teacher committees to refer to common criteria when setting up and running a library in their school.

From 2005 to 2010, with the support of the European Union, Sipar helped create a training curriculum on library management and children's books. The curriculum enables children to learn how to lead reading activities and encourage them to use the library.

Orientation corners in high school libraries

Sipar launched in October 2021 a program dedicated to career guidance for young people. Sipar equips high schools in rural areas with libraries and career guidance corners.