Temple Garden Foundation
Temple Garden Foundation works in partnership with local communities in rural Cambodia to promote sustainable development for those living in poverty.
Our mission is to promote sustainable development for the benefit of those living in poverty in rural communities in Cambodia through:
(a) the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration;
(b) the relief of poverty and the improvement of the conditions of life in these socially and disadvantaged communities;
(c) the preservation, conservation and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources
At the core of all TGF work is an emphasis on the development and empowerment of the community. Villagers have plenty of capacity to assist in the improvement of their own lives and for this reason all major decisions on projects are in consultation with them. Villagers are challenged to contribute resources as a community to every project that they benefit from, be it labour, money, materials, or time.
TGF wants to change the typical pattern of dependence by villagers on NGOs and the government for support. Our community development programme focuses specifically on the empowerment of villagers and this focus is present in all TGF projects and programmes. TGF distinguishes itself from the start by asking villagers to help us understand their community, and how to work there. TGF focuses on hidden resources already present in the communities for understanding their own issues and finding their own solutions.
