{"id":2061,"date":"2026-04-09T14:19:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T12:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seaja.org\/?page_id=2061"},"modified":"2026-04-10T11:34:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T09:34:37","slug":"lecole-de-smey-au-ratanakiri","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/seaja.org\/en\/lecole-de-smey-au-ratanakiri\/","title":{"rendered":"Smey's school in Ratanakiri"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-ext-preset--media-text--natural-1--card-1 ext-animate--on has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-style-ext-preset--media-text--natural-1--card-1--1\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1660 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d94e4266 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p>Ratanakiri, located in the far northeast of Cambodia, shares borders with Vietnam and Laos. This province is approximately 600 kilometers from the capital Phnom Penh, accessible by bus via Kampong Cham and Kratie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">Banlung is also the gateway to Virachey National Park, a true sanctuary for nature lovers and trekkers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website : www.Ratanakiri-smilingtours.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E-mail : smeyadventure@gmail.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-e5ca2138 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"478\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 848 \/ 478;\" width=\"848\" controls src=\"https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/bungalows.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At 47, Smey is a self-taught man whose excellent level of English allows him to offer his services as a tour guide and, above all, to teach the language.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>To support his family and finance his educational project, he rents bungalows and organizes treks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He offers free English lessons to 60 children aged 11 to 17, divided into three one-hour groups, in a semi-open, poorly equipped and unsuitable space. Smey is deeply committed and motivated to support his community: <em>I am convinced that every child, regardless of their social background, should have access to a quality education! <\/em>\u00bb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In his approach, Smey considers it essential that access to education should be free, with English as a crucial subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through this project, he hopes to welcome a larger number of students and offer more teaching hours. Learning English opens children up to the world and gives them access to jobs requiring this language, particularly in the tourism sector, which Cambodia is striving to develop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-ext-preset--media-text--natural-1--card-1 ext-animate--on has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-style-ext-preset--media-text--natural-1--card-1--2\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Smey2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1666 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Smey2.png 384w, https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Smey2-176x300.png 176w, https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Smey2-7x12.png 7w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a35945ca wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<p>Smey is a passionate man about his country, committed to its youth with a contagious energy, will and determination that draws everyone he meets into this crucial project for the future of children in the isolated and underdeveloped region of Ratanakiri.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element is-style-ext-preset--media-text--natural-1--card-1 ext-animate--on has-tertiary-background-color has-background is-style-ext-preset--media-text--natural-1--card-1--3\" style=\"grid-template-columns:34% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"707\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1668 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture1.jpg 707w, https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture1-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Picture1-14x12.jpg 14w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e6f5721e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--55);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--55);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(15.747px, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.86), 24px);\">Let's support the construction of his school!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">After the construction of the school, SEAJA will support Smey in the development of its tourism business, a key lever to ensure its financial autonomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">SEAJA intends to finance the teachers' salaries, the first year of the school's start-up, and will support Smey in the continued development of the school.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7abde1fe wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-primary-color\"><strong>To complete this project: $35,000<\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Transform these outdoor classrooms into a real school!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The visit from SEAJA scheduled for next June should allow this project to be definitively qualified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helloasso.com\/associations\/solidarite-enfants-d-asie-avec-joseph-et-agnes\/formulaires\/2\">Make a donation<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"478\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 848 \/ 478;\" width=\"848\" controls src=\"https:\/\/seaja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ourdoor_school3.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00c0 47 ans, Smey est un autodidacte dont l\u2019excellent niveau d\u2019anglais lui permet de proposer ses services en tant que guide touristique et, surtout, d\u2019enseigner cette langue. Pour subvenir aux besoins de sa famille et financer son projet \u00e9ducatif, il loue des bungalows et organise des treks. Il offre des cours d\u2019anglais gratuits \u00e0 60 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-with-title","meta":{"give_campaign_id":0,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2061","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"campaignId":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/seaja.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2061","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/seaja.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/seaja.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seaja.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/seaja.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2061"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/seaja.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2061\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2077,"href":"https:\/\/seaja.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2061\/revisions\/2077"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/seaja.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2061"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}