Lift the Cambodian Children Up: Holiday Hope from Strive Fitness

Every rep, every class, every gift helps a child in Cambodia learn, grow, and thrive this holiday season.

Join the Strive Fitness team and help Cambodian students learn, lead and thrive.

Remy's story

From 1975 to 1979, Cambodia lived through one of the darkest chapters in its history. Under Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge regime tried to turn the country into an agrarian society by force. In less than four years, an estimated 1.5 to 2 million Cambodians died, close to a quarter of the population. Teachers, doctors and anyone with an education were targeted. Schools were emptied, families were torn apart, and the survivors were left to rebuild a nation almost from nothing.

Remy, the owner of Strive Fitness, grew up in Cambodia during and after those years. He remembers hunger, hardship and fear. He also remembers the resilience of the people around him and the children who never stopped wanting to learn.

"As a Cambodian who grew up during and after the Khmer Rouge regime, I understand the struggles the children of Cambodia face. I vividly remember trying to get an education while overcoming poverty and hunger. So many children were eager to learn and build better lives, but our schools didn't have the tools to help them. Your generosity will allow Cambodian educators and volunteers to keep building strong schools for the next generation."

Remy, owner of Strive Fitness

The campaign

Today's Cambodian children still face many of the challenges Remy's generation knew. Since Jamie C. Amelio founded Caring for Cambodia in 2003, CFC has worked to give them a high-quality education and a way out of the cycle of poverty.

This holiday season, Holiday Hope brings Strive Fitness and Caring for Cambodia together so the next generation of Cambodian leaders has what it needs to succeed. Fitness is where it starts, but the goal is bigger: helping young people rise above their circumstances and thrive.

What your gift does

Your support reaches Cambodian students in four ways.

Educate and empower. Every child deserves a quality education. Your gift funds scholarships, school supplies and learning resources that help young people rise above poverty.
Build future leaders. Education is the foundation of leadership. Our leadership programs help young Cambodians grow into the innovators, advocates and entrepreneurs who will drive their country forward.
Strengthen mental well-being. A strong mind matters as much as a strong body. Your gift supports mental health and stress management programs that help students cope, heal and thrive in school and in life.
Prepare for the future. Job readiness, financial management and office skills training give young people practical skills for steady careers and lasting security for their families.

Join us

Remy's generation rebuilt Cambodia with courage and determination. Today's students are ready to carry that work forward, and with your help they will have the skills, knowledge and confidence to do it.

Every gift makes a difference. Join the Strive Fitness team and donate today.

Learn more: caringforcambodia.org

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