At Green Gecko we are proud of our transparent accounting practices and take our accountability seriously. We are accountable not only to our donors, but also to the children and families we seek to help, to ensure our work has the greatest impact and creates the most sustainable solutions.

Our financial dilemma for the coming years is how to find ongoing funding now that the building works have completed. We found that sponsorship for tangible items is a lot easier to sell than the ongoing costs which are fundamental to Green Gecko’s success. But, as every family knows, it takes a lot more than a home to raise a child. With hungry bellies to feed and growing kids to clothe, ongoing costs such as food, medical and education expenses make up a significant but necessary part of our spending, helping us to equip the Gecko kids with the skills and education that will prepare them for their adult lives.

For more information about our programs, milestones and costs, please download our Annual Report here.

Protecting the children of Cambodia is our number one priority at Green Gecko. Our Child Protection Policy clearly outlines the ways in which staff, volunteers, visitors and our Geckos can all work together to protect children from abuse and neglect.

We take active steps to keep our children safe. We listen to and believe our children, learn about child abuse and protective behaviours, teach our children about their rights and how to protect themselves, and create a culture of safety and awareness.

Green Gecko works closely with other organisations, child protection authorities and local police, to develop a child friendly culture in Siem Reap and help protect all children from abuse, prostitution and trafficking.