SALASUSU – English

Creating “Classrooms Where No One Is Left Behind.”
Starting with supporting the growth of teachers in Cambodia.

Graduated from primary school, but still cannot read.

Cambodia lost many teachers during its civil war.
Even after half a century, the impact remains.
Thanks to various support, schools were built,
curriculums and textbooks were introduced.
Now, most children complete primary school.
Yet, many are still not truly learning.

Who can create “classrooms where no one is left behind”?
The answer is teachers.

Children Left Behind in Classrooms

Even with better facilities, textbooks, and curriculums,
many children cannot feel real learning in the classroom.
Only about 10% of 10-year-olds can read at the expected level.
This is one of the lowest in Asia.
Now, we need to focus on the “quality” of education,
so that every child can truly learn.

When Teachers Change, Lessons Change

No matter how good the facilities or textbooks are,
the key to better classrooms is the teachers.
Teachers with experience and expertise
who reach every child with care
are improving lessons and changing the future of children.

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PROJECTS

SALASUSU’s Approach

We work to create “classrooms where no one is left behind,”
where every child can continue learning for 45 minutes.
We support teacher learning across Cambodia.

1. Community Laboratory School

Located in Sotnikum District, Siem Reap Province.
We run a model school operated by Cambodian teachers,
aiming to create “classrooms where all children can learn for 45 minutes.”
We offer classes in Khmer, Math, Art, and Ethics to about 50 students
from nearby public schools,
and conduct joint teacher training with their teachers.

2. Teacher Development

We provide teacher training focusing on “Lesson Study”
at public primary and secondary schools
and at teacher training university-affiliated schools in Cambodia.
We support teachers to “learn from children’s learning,”
helping spread “classrooms where no one is left behind”
across Cambodia.

3. Study Tours

We offer study tours and learning programs
mainly for Japanese junior high, high school, and university students.
Facilitated by Japanese staff in rural Cambodia,
the programs cover topics like SDGs, social issues, career paths,
and personal development.
Individual tours are also available.

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ORGANIZATION

Certified Nonprofit Organization SALASUSU
Certified by Kitakyushu City since 2024.

Offices

• Japan Office
  7F Kitakyushu-shiritsu-shokoboueki-kaikan, Furusenbacho, Kokura Kitaku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka, Japan
  info@salasusu.com

• Siem Reap Office
  Watdomnak Sang kat Salakamroeuk Krong Siem Reap Siem Reap Province, Kingdom of Cambodia

• Phnom Penh Office
  #52, Room 4B, Street 123 Corner of Street 456, Tuol Tompoung1, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh

Activities

• Teacher training in Cambodia

• Operating our lab school in rural Cambodia

• Education for women and children in rural areas

• Study tours for junior and senior high school students

• Leadership training for companies

• Human resource development for Cambodian businesses and government

• Product manufacturing and sales

Board Members

• Kenta Aoki (President)

• Hiroe Sugawara (Board Member)

• Manami Goto (Board Member)

• Yoshitaka Takahashi (External Board Member)

• Raymond Wong (External Board Member)

• Masanori Tsujikawa (Auditor, Legal)

• Shin Arihara (Auditor, Finance)

Advisors

• Takayo Ogisu, The University of Tokyo

• Takashi Nagashima, Azabu Education Research Institute

• Atsushi Tsukui, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University

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HISTORY

• 2008: Started as Kamonohashi Project’s workshop for women in poverty.

• 2018: Became SALASUSU, promoting education through craftsmanship.

• 2021: Defined SALASUSU philosophy: “Encourage All to Enjoy Their Life Journey.”

• 2023: Shifted focus to public education reform, turning the workshop into a lab school.