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Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) Project

Safe, all-weather spaces to learn, play and gather

Covered Outdoor Learning Area (COLA) Project

Project period: 2025 – 2031

COLA

The project builds safe, all-weather facilities for Physical Education, outdoor learning and community use at rural Cambodian schools.

With funding from the Japan Dental Association (Tooth Fairy Project) through The Nippon Foundation, KIZUNA is donating COLA facilities to 33 public secondary schools in the provinces and providing teacher training to promote Physical Education.

The project aims to enhance the overall learning environment by promoting Physical Education, students’ outdoor activities and outdoor events that contribute to students’ physical and mental development, while also serving as a model for replication in other regions.

Students in a PE class under a COLA roof at a rural Cambodian school

COLA Facility

Building on the success of the COLA Project in Koh Kong Province, KIZUNA has expanded the project to Preah Vihear and Stung Treng Provinces. Currently, six new COLA facilities are under construction, with completion expected by December 2026.

Physical Education Teacher Training

In 2026, KIZUNA organized training for Physical Education (PE) teachers to strengthen their knowledge and teaching skills and improve the quality of Physical Education in schools. The training aimed to help teachers conduct effective PE lessons, encourage students to participate in physical activities, and promote students’ health and well-being.