Cambodian Children's Fund (CCF) is a non-profit organisation, founded in 2004 by Scott Neeson to help children in Steung Meanchey, one of the poorest areas in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh. Initially established to support 45 children in need, CCF now educates over 2,000 children. In addition, it serves 12,000 people in the communities where it works through a range of community outreach, healthcare, childcare and vocational training programs. History Scott Neeson Scott Neeson is the Founder and Executive Director of Cambodian Children's Fund. Neeson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. At age 5, he and his family moved to Elizabeth, South Australia. Neeson dropped out of high school at the age of 16 and found employment with a drive-in cinema company. Neeson moved up the ladder to film promoter and then to film buyer, eventually becoming managing director of the distribution arm at 20th Century Fox Australia in 1986. Neeson emigrated to Los Angeles in 1993 to accept the role of Vice President of international marketing with 20th Century Fox. Neeson spent 10 years at 20th Century Fox, culminating in tenure as President of 20th Century Fox International. Founding of Cambodian Children's Fund Neeson visited Phnom Penh, Cambodia, during a five-week vacation in 2003. While there he visited the Phnom Penh municipal dump, and met some of the 1,500 children who resided there. In 2004, Neeson established Cambodian Children’s Fund. In December 2004, he emigrated permanently to Phnom Penh to manage the organisation. Mission CCF’s mission, as stated on its website, is to “transform the country's most impoverished kids into tomorrow's leaders, by delivering education, family support and community development programs into the heart of Cambodia’s most impoverished communities”. Programs Health Care Children are given a complete physical examination, immunizations, dental check and treatment for any pre-existing medical conditions. The Medical Centre provides free to access medical care to anyone in the community. A maternal care program provides support to expecting mothers. By mid 2016, 1000 children had been born through CCF's Maternal Care Program with a reduction in maternal death rate from 8% to 0%. Child Protection Unit The Child Protection Unit is a joint venture between CCF and the Cambodian National Police that brings child abusers to justice while protecting victims. Since the CPU began operating in July 2013 it has investigated 780 cases of serious child abuse, child rape and homicide, leading to 590 arrests, with almost all