Sra Pou Vocational School http www ukumbi orgimagesstoriesukumbiprojectssrapoupikkukuva

Sra Pou Vocational School http: //www. ukumbi. org/images/stories/ukumbi/projects/srapou_pikkukuva 20. jpg Sra Pou village, Cambodia School by local NGO Founded: 2011 Number of students: Age:

Sra Pou Vocational School Approach Vision Develop villagers’ skills to earn their own living Skill development throughout school building project Joint project of the Village - Local NGO - Finnish architect firm Construction: skill training -Built by local work force employment generation skill transfer -Using local material: easy to apply same skills All techniques were simple and transferable Design: Utilization: encourage utilization adapt to community needs -Brick wall with small hole 1) As Vocational school indirect sunlight & wind -Shaded outdoor space for multi-purpose -Colorful handicraft doors noticeable and attractive business skill trainings (sewing, agriculture etc) local NGO organizes 2) As Community center public gathering space community decision-making Comprehensive design for community support

Sra Pou Vocational School Develop villagers’ skills to earn their own living Vision • vocational training center for income generation • place for community development Skill development through building, utilizing and learning in school Approach • Designed architecture and construction process for community empowerment and skill development • Providing vocational training supported by Local NGO Participation of community people Outcomes Challenges • Participation and skill development in construction process • Adaptation to community use Management of school by community • Empower and encourage local people’s ownership to take control of their school