WHO WE ARE

Who are we:

Green Umbrella is a non-profit and non-government organisation based in Cambodia. Since 2009, we have been working closely with a community in Putsor commune, Bati District in Takeo Province. Formerly known as BSDA, or BSDA-Takeo, the association was established by Buddhist monks of the Wat Chambok Bitmeas Monastery, public school teachers and friends. As an independent organization created solely for the benefit of the community, Green Umbrella was set up in December 2012.

Green Umbrella’s Values:

We work to educate and increase the prosperity of people with peaceful respect to the three values of Buddhist teaching:

• Khanti: Showing great patience when working to increase the prosperity of the community.
• Sacca: Being honest, accountable and transparent in all of the work we do with the community.
• Kattannu: Respecting the environment that we live in and showing gratitude for the world around us, promoting a greener future for all.

Green Umbrella’s Vision:

To see a community in the future where young people and society’s most vulnerable citizens are smiling, happy and prosperous.

Green Umbrella’s Mission:

Our mission is to create job opportunities for families with disabled members; help students who have dropped out of school and disabled youths integrate into society as productive citizens; and enhance educational opportunities for at-risk young women and children.

Green Umbrella’s Goal:

• Karma: to create employment for disabled family members in their local community
• Viccha: to provide vocational skills for school dropout students
• Dhamma: to provide educational opportunities and empower vulnerable women and children
• Sila: to preserve social morality and conserve our local environment for a greener future.