The Solhaug Fund: Our Commitment to Cambodia
Since 2010, the Solhaug Fund has been dedicated to creating lasting, positive change. We believe that knowledge is the key to escaping poverty and building a brighter future. Our funding is focused on four core pillars that address the specific needs of our community in Cambodia.
1. Education
We believe education is the primary path to a better life. The fund is the main supporter of the Babel Education Program, but our commitment extends further:
Direct Sponsorship: Providing scholarships for underprivileged children across Cambodia.
Community Partnerships: Supporting the Young Adult Program at the Sangkheum Center to help students transition into adulthood.
2. Sports Programs
We believe that sports are essential to building confidence, teamwork, and physical health among local youth. Over the years, the Solhaug Fund has sponsored a variety of sports initiatives, with a long-standing commitment to supporting girls' football teams in the Siem Reap region.
3. Healthcare and Emergency Support
We provide direct, life-saving support when it is needed most. We help staff, their families, and rural community members access critical medical care:
Emergency Assistance: Funding for hospital visits and major surgeries, including goiter removal, ectopic pregnancy procedures, reconstructive ear surgery, and motor accident recovery.
Strategic Partnerships: Supporting The Lake Clinic, which provides essential healthcare services to communities living on Lake Tonle Sap.
4. Fight Against Plastic Pollution
We partner with local innovators to protect Cambodia’s natural environment:
Recycling Infrastructure: We helped Naga Earth fund Cambodia’s first recycling machine for hard plastic.
Waste Reduction: We support programs that provide free, biodegradable soap in refillable aluminum bottles to children in rural areas.