[Award Report & Film Release] Village supported by earth tree receives '2-star' recognition from Cambodia's Ministry of Rural Development. Documentary film following village activities to be released in May.
Tropeang Thom village in Cambodia, supported by NPO earth tree, has received a '2-star' recognition from the Cambodian Ministry of Rural Development. A documentary film, 'Tsunagari Mirai Complete Edition,' chronicling the activities in this village, will be released nationwide starting May 22, 2026.
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■ Changes in the village recognized by the Cambodian government
Cambodia currently has over 14,000 villages.
Among them, the Cambodian Ministry of Rural Development selected 51 locations nationwide. Only two locations in Siem Reap Province received a '2-star' rating, second only to the highest '3-star' rating.
Tropeang Thom village and the learning and employment hub 'earth tree Village'
This award is not about competing over the scale or amount of support. It signifies that learning opportunities have emerged in the village, adult jobs have been created, and the Cambodian people are beginning to build their future with their own hands—
This accumulation of efforts has been recognized by the Cambodian government, which is a great joy for us.
Shield and certificate of commendation presented to the village
■ Documentary film recording village activities to be released
Furthermore, the film 'Tsunagari Mirai Complete Edition,' which records the activities in this village, will be released next month.
This film is a documentary that follows the 'seeds of happiness' for those involved in earth tree's activities.
Last year, in 2025, a 45-minute short version was released and nominated for the 'Kineko International Film Festival' in 2025.
This time, as a 'Complete Edition' with unreleased footage and new interviews, it will be released nationwide starting May 22, 2026.
'We went to deliver, but what we received the most was from them.'
It is a life-sized story of people from Japan and Cambodia, transcending the boundaries of givers and receivers.
Advance tickets are now on sale
Ticket purchase and details: https://tsunargarimirai.peatix.com/view
■ To Corporations — We propose utilization for employee training and CSR activities
earth tree supports social contribution activities through collaboration with companies and corporations.
🎬 Host a film screening (from 30,000 yen)
You can utilize the film for in-house screenings or community events. Includes company name placement in the end credits.
It is also used as an opportunity to 'think together with employees about SDGs and international cooperation.'
🌱 Corporate Sponsor (from 100,000 yen)
Logo placement in film end credits and on the website, SNS introduction, etc. As ongoing support for activities.
Purchase tickets and support as a corporate sponsor here: https://tsunargarimirai.peatix.com/view
✈️ Cambodia Study Tour
Corporate training and inspection tour to Tropeang Thom village.
You can experience 'working, learning, and connecting' locally.
▶ About earth tree's activities and tours: https://npo-earthtree.com/join/corporation
▶ Various inquiries here: https://npo-earthtree.com/contact-company
■ earth tree's Achievements
Number of people employed in the village: 28
Schools built: 17
Students attending: Over 8,500
Awards from Cambodia: 20 cumulative
Village employment rate: 10% (2009) → 90% (present)
Total donations: Over 60 million yen
Local tour participants: Over 1,500 in total
Participants in lectures and screenings in Japan: Over 1,000
■ About NPO earth tree
Legal name: NPO earth tree
Established: 2022 (Activities started: 2009)
Representative: Daichi Kato
Activity base: Tropeang Thom village, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Website: https://npo-earthtree.com
Movie tickets: https://tsunargarimirai.peatix.com/view
Representative Daichi Kato and his family
Cambodia currently has over 14,000 villages.
Among them, the Cambodian Ministry of Rural Development selected 51 locations nationwide. Only two locations in Siem Reap Province received a '2-star' rating, second only to the highest '3-star' rating.
Tropeang Thom village and the learning and employment hub 'earth tree Village'
This award is not about competing over the scale or amount of support. It signifies that learning opportunities have emerged in the village, adult jobs have been created, and the Cambodian people are beginning to build their future with their own hands—
This accumulation of efforts has been recognized by the Cambodian government, which is a great joy for us.
Shield and certificate of commendation presented to the village
■ Documentary film recording village activities to be released
Furthermore, the film 'Tsunagari Mirai Complete Edition,' which records the activities in this village, will be released next month.
This film is a documentary that follows the 'seeds of happiness' for those involved in earth tree's activities.
Last year, in 2025, a 45-minute short version was released and nominated for the 'Kineko International Film Festival' in 2025.
This time, as a 'Complete Edition' with unreleased footage and new interviews, it will be released nationwide starting May 22, 2026.
'We went to deliver, but what we received the most was from them.'
It is a life-sized story of people from Japan and Cambodia, transcending the boundaries of givers and receivers.
Advance tickets are now on sale
Ticket purchase and details: https://tsunargarimirai.peatix.com/view
■ To Corporations — We propose utilization for employee training and CSR activities
earth tree supports social contribution activities through collaboration with companies and corporations.
🎬 Host a film screening (from 30,000 yen)
You can utilize the film for in-house screenings or community events. Includes company name placement in the end credits.
It is also used as an opportunity to 'think together with employees about SDGs and international cooperation.'
🌱 Corporate Sponsor (from 100,000 yen)
Logo placement in film end credits and on the website, SNS introduction, etc. As ongoing support for activities.
Purchase tickets and support as a corporate sponsor here: https://tsunargarimirai.peatix.com/view
✈️ Cambodia Study Tour
Corporate training and inspection tour to Tropeang Thom village.
You can experience 'working, learning, and connecting' locally.
▶ About earth tree's activities and tours: https://npo-earthtree.com/join/corporation
▶ Various inquiries here: https://npo-earthtree.com/contact-company
■ earth tree's Achievements
Number of people employed in the village: 28
Schools built: 17
Students attending: Over 8,500
Awards from Cambodia: 20 cumulative
Village employment rate: 10% (2009) → 90% (present)
Total donations: Over 60 million yen
Local tour participants: Over 1,500 in total
Participants in lectures and screenings in Japan: Over 1,000
■ About NPO earth tree
Legal name: NPO earth tree
Established: 2022 (Activities started: 2009)
Representative: Daichi Kato
Activity base: Tropeang Thom village, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
Website: https://npo-earthtree.com
Movie tickets: https://tsunargarimirai.peatix.com/view
Representative Daichi Kato and his family