Thank You, Caritas Italia: LaValla Students Celebrate New Library Space

maristbrothers
Jun 5
2 min read

A couple of months ago, LaValla School in Cambodia received brand-new furniture, sparking excitement among students and staff - thanks to a generous grant from the Caritas Italia micro-project fund. Thanks to their support, both LaValla sites (including LaValla village) have received new settees and individual chairs - offering students and staff more comfort and functionality in their shared spaces.

One of the biggest transformations has taken place in the school library. The grant funded a full refit of the library’s shelving system, replacing older fixtures with modern, mobile shelves. All of the new shelving is on wheels, allowing the space to be quickly reconfigured for different needs - whether it's quiet reading, group discussions, or school activities.

**Students help out in setting the library.**

The students have embraced the change with enthusiasm. In their free time, many have joined the librarian in reorganising the entire book collection. With books in both Khmer and English - the two languages taught at LaValla - the students have taken great care in sorting and displaying the titles so they’re easier to locate.

The result? A brighter, more accessible library, where book titles are now clearly visible and inviting.

**Mr Yat, the wonderful Librarian at the school.**

For many students, the joy of reading continues well beyond the school day. A growing number are borrowing books to read in their hostel accommodations at bedtime - proof that this new chapter in the life of the library is already making an impact.

Thank you, Caritas Italia!