BAMBOOS

School library renovation – creating welcoming spaces for learning

Project category School Infrastructure
Project type Renovation (library)
School name Romdeng Primary School and Ponro Primary School
Location Ponro: 25 km from Siem Reap
Romdeng: 45 km from Siem Reap
Students Ponro: 275 (123 girls)
Romdeng: 241 (120 girls)
Teachers Ponro: 11 (7 female)
Romdeng: 10 (7 female)
Implemented by KAMBOO Project
Funded by Insight Team / SE Asia Foundation
Project value DKK 18.000 / USD 2.800
Implementation year 2025
Students reached 516
Project status ✓ Completed

Project description

The challenge

The libraries at Romdeng Primary School and Ponro Primary School had become dull and uninviting spaces. Students rarely felt drawn to them, which limited how often they picked up a book and made it harder to build reading habits outside the classroom.

Our solution

In early 2025, Kamboo Project renovated the libraries at both schools with the support of our dedicated volunteers. Together we cleaned, repainted and decorated the rooms, turning them into brighter and more welcoming environments full of colour, inspiration and warmth.

The impact

Students are now more motivated to step inside and engage with books. A clean, friendly library plays an essential role in every child’s learning journey — improving these spaces not only enhances literacy, but also helps students build confidence, curiosity and imagination.

Made possible by

Our thanks go to the volunteers who brought joy and life back into these important learning spaces — both the Insight team and individuals such as Paolo, who gave their creativity and energy to the work. Together, we continue to support education beyond the classroom.

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