As the year draws to a close, we wanted to share with all of you our reflections on PEPY's programs in 2009. We know that each of you connects differently to our work, so we thought we would try and connect with you in as many ways as possible. With that, here's a look at our 2009, in words, in numbers, and in photos.

As you read and watch, keep in mind that you can give the gift of PEPY this holiday season! Can't find the right tie for that special someone? With PEPY's Holiday Giving you can offer a unique gift to your loved ones, receive a PEPY "gift" yourself, and support education projects in Cambodia all at the same time. Learn more below.

We have so much to be grateful for this year. Four new schools in 2009, a motivated enthusiastic staff of 40+ Cambodian and foreign staff, and the support and encouragement of a wealth of new and old supporters. We are incredibly grateful to have you as part of our team, and wish you the best this holiday season.

Happy Holidays!

The PEPY Team

In the past, some of you have asked to give the gift of a PEPY donation in the name of people you love as a holiday gift. This year, we're making that easy for everyone! If you are still looking for gifts this year or can't find the right thing for someone who "has everything," why not choose one of the gifts below? Your friend or loved one will get a unique and thoughtful gift, and together you support PEPY by investing in educational improvements in Cambodia. Not only will we put your donation to good use, we'll also thank YOU (and you friend!) in our own PEPY way, ranging from an email to a video, to homemade cookies (no, really!)

To give the gift of PEPY this holiday season, please visit www.pepyride.org/donate and fill out this form to tell us the names, addresses and phone numbers we will need to deliver our holiday love!

For $35 your gift supports a part-time assistant leader for our Child-Club Program for one month. These leaders are young people from the local community, who have been trained in Child to Child methodologies, leadership, and life skills. These dynamic young people were hired because of their enthusiasm, positive attitudes and potential to serve as role models in their community. Meet them here!

If you donate in the name of a friend, in addition to supporting rural education:

You and your friend will receive an e-mail sent on the date of your choice which lets them know that you have donated to support an assistant leader for a month in their name. We'll also send you both an e-mail in the new year letting you know how many people joined our holiday support team, and details on the Child Clubs.

Click here to support an assistant leader for a month!
and then fill out this form.

For $50 your gift supports one student's participation in our English and XO Creative Learning Class programs for a year.

On the date of your choice, PEPY will e-mail you and your friend a personalized certificate with PEPY pictures and logos, information about what their funding supports, and a message telling them that you donated in their name. Alternately, we can e-mail you and you can print it the certificate out to give directly to your friend.

Click here to support a student!
and then fill out this form

For $100 your gift supports our Bike-to-School Program which is projected to award more than 100 bikes again this year to students entering grade 7.

On the date of your choice, we'll email your friend a personalized certificate with program information and custom message. In addition, we will send you and your friend a hand-written thank you card with photos from the Bike-to-School Program ceremony in October.

Click here to support the Bike-to-School Program!
and then fill out this form

For $250 your gift supports a 5 day teacher training course on literacy or mathematics for 20 government teachers.

On the date of your choice, we'll email your friend a personalized certificate with program information and a custom message. In addition, you will be some of the first to receive the PEPY 2010 calendar (which is a bit late this year! Sorry!). You let us know where to send them, and you and your friend will have two calendars to keep you PEPY-fied in 2010! If you like, we'll also send a poem to you and your friend in your honor that incorporates both of your names and your support for PEPY. (If your name doesn't rhyme with anything, we might give you a nickname ;) )

Click here to support a training course!
and then fill out this form

For $500 your gift supports an educational field trip temple visit for a class of junior high school students. For 7th graders we plan on visiting the Angkor National Museum, in 8th have environmental projects planned on the Tonlé Sap, and we're still brainstorming with teachers for grade 9! You and your friends can help make these happen!


On the date of your choice, we'll email your friend a personalized certificate with program information and a custom message. In addition, we'll send your friend a beautiful silk photo album with pictures from the field trip in the spring of 2010! Plus, if you give us your/his/her phone number, we can call directly from our office in Cambodia during the last week of December, from 6am-10pm Cambodian time (6pm-10am EST). We'll even sing a holiday song of your choice to your friend!

Click here to sponsor a field trip!
and then fill out this form.

For $1500 your gift sponsors a Child Club's activities for a year!

Both you and your friend will receive the certificate, program information, and a holiday phone call, plus a semi-annual update from your club, giving information and stories about what the club is doing, an album of pictures from the clubs, and a personalized video documenting the Child Club for both you and your friend. We will also make you cookies. No, really, we will! Just tell us where to send them! We have 15 Child Clubs looking for sponsors… Who wants to take this opportunity to be an important part of our team?



Click here to sponsor a Child Club for a year!
and then fill out this form.

Thank you for helping PEPY continue our programs into 2010. Happy Holidays to you!

Click here to donate today!

From the Directors: the Year in Review