The Organization

Our Values

Professionally Managed Organization With Committed Team And Supporters

Ensure organizational consistency and help the team and supporters grow in their roles.

Objectives

• Establish complete policies and procedures for all the functions

• Build a professional engaged board with professional oversight to ensure compliance and longevity

• Build the capacity of the team through board members support and short training courses

• Utilize more skilled and experienced volunteers to provide the necessary support

Financial Sustainability & Stability

In order for SPOONS Cambodia Organization to continue covering the costs of the program, it is vital to maintain sustainable revenue from reliable/consistent sources for the long-term.

Objectives

• Financial sustainability through a diversified and larger donor base

• Financial sustainability by increased local community contribution to funds

• Financial stability by strengthening and deepening connections with donors

• Greater awareness of SPOONS Cambodia Organization and its impact to engage potential donors through targeted public relations & marketing activities

• Enhance donor management by utilizing database software

• Impactful and well-integrated social media strategy to support fundraising efforts

Current Students Support

The current program has been cut short slightly and these students will need strong support and guidance in the next few months.

Objectives

• Finalize the activities mostly on line but also at the center for the students living in Siem Reap area: Job placement training by zoom & in house, Zoom mock interviews and Individual support.

• Continue the PDP program (Professional Development Program) which is the support provided to SPOONS young graduates who just started in hospitality, this will take place from October to Dec 2021.

Engaged and Active Alumni

• Provide strong support and guidance for all SPOONS alumni in this difficult time.

• Keep on providing Alumni with resources for professional growth while encouraging them to actively promote and give back to SPOONS Cambodia Organization

Objectives

• Provide support in Covid time by organizing - Case by case support - Alumni reunion meeting to keep network strong - Coffee talks 1 per month - Support for job search

• Keep job database and communication on job openings up to date

• Alumni development programs (i.e. short courses) that provide them the additional knowledge and soft skills needed for their next level in their careers

• Entrepreneurship Training (Many alumni are motivated to set up their own company and require guidance and funds) SPOONS team to provide training and to search for grants.

• Enhance the Mentoring at SPOONS Cambodia Organization program to link up more high potential alumni with mentors from the industry

• Formation of an Alumni Committee with SPOONS alumni ambassadors to help keep in closer contact with the alumni, engage them through various activities including the annual alumni reunion and promote SPOONS Cambodia Organization in the industry and communities

• Engage alumni to give back through volunteering and financial contributions.

Develop short courses for local Cambodian youth

Develop a range of short courses to help young adults develop their life skills.

Objectives

Develop short courses such as entrepreneurship, budgeting, Basic Money skill, Goal setting, Decision Making, Conflict Resolution, Stress Management…

1. Promote these courses to University students, high school graduates and companies or Sponsorship NGOs who support young adults.

2. Run short version of Introduction to Hospitality program (ITH class) to introduce the hospitality industry to young Cambodians who are interested in the industry with an opportunity to do observation in Spoons.

Provide Robust, Contextualized Curriculum Delivered with Student Centric Instruction Supported by a Conducive Learning Environment

Once the global situation has stabilized, start running the Egbok program again fully, in the meantime, review the curriculum and teaching methods.

Ensure the students’ learning challenges are addressed and enhance their learning retention while addressing the needs of the industry.

Objectives

• Adjust the curriculum to ASEAN competency standards to better meet industry needs and provide students a certificate that is regionally accepted

• Incorporate greater active learning into the instruction

• Enhance the hands-on training through the SPOONS Café and Restaurant

• Develop a culinary curriculum that meets the industry expectations for entry-level kitchen jobs

• Work closely with the industry to build a pool for professionals who can help with training; part-time and as volunteers.

In Service of Youth with the Least Opportunity

Remain in service of youth with the least opportunity ensuring that SPOONS Cambodia Organization continues to reach out to those still struggling with poverty and who have no or limited support through other channels.

Objectives

• Widen the NGO and community partnerships to cover more provinces and reach youth in need in order to prevent trafficking

• Work with Alumni to be ambassadors for the SPOONS Cambodia Program

• Strengthen cooperation with NGOs helping trafficked women to give more vulnerable women opportunities.

Self-Sustaining Training Café as a Social Enterprise

SPOONS Café and Restaurant profits supporting SPOONS Cambodia Organization operations

Objectives

• SPOONS Café and Restaurant to cover its operating expenses by the end of the first 8 months of operations

• More closely engage the SPOONS Cambodia Organization alumni and greater community by serving as a community space and through hosting engaging activities

• Support the SPOONS Cambodia Organization through hands-on training in F&B service and cooking

• Provide internship opportunities to other training organizations