The Elma Trust

Founded in 2006, The Elma Trust is a non-governmental organisation based in Siem Reap, Cambodia working on education, children & youth, poverty & hunger +4 more.

The Elma Trust, also known as Elma for Cambodia Children Organization, is a non-governmental organisation founded in 2006 by British founder Jacquie Lawrence and Mr. Vey Law. It runs Elma School in Sambour village, Sambour commune, near Siem Reap in Cambodia, providing free education to around 430 students aged 4 to 18 from poor rural families. Support includes school supplies, uniforms, computer and sewing classes, clubs, and sponsorship of orphans and students. The organisation also runs a free health care programme, a vocational hospitality training restaurant and volunteer café for young people, environmental tree-planting activities, and emergency and community support, including food distribution to nearby villages. Operations are funded mainly through donations from sponsors and supporters.