ILEAD CAMBODIA: EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION STRATEGIC MODEL EVALUATION

Aide et Action (AEA) is a nonprofit that focuses on supporting local actors throughout the world so that they may devise, develop, and implement educational projects. It aims to build the capacities and promote the autonomy of population groups so that they can take charge of their futures. The Capstone team worked with AEA's chapter based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to observe, strategize, and scale up efforts to expand the iLEAD program-a social impact educational initiative. The team monitored schools in both the village and city and conducted interviews with teachers, students, family members, community leaders, and AEA staff to gather first-hand observations and feedback. This research allowed the Capstone team to conduct a SWOT analysis. The results culminated in a report divided into four pillars: generating revenue, capacity development, solidarity link, and advocacy. The report identified critical needs to help scale the iLEAD program and made recommendations within the domains of hiring, marketing, and community outreach to help facilitate communities across regions and income levels.