[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.

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