The Red Road Foundation

What The Red Road Foundation does

The Red Road Foundation is a US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN # 46-2638971) that operates a free eco-school serving rural children in Kampot Province, Cambodia. Founded by Rachel Riggio, who has been based in Cambodia since 2015 and is fluent in Khmer, the foundation delivers an integrated curriculum covering English, leadership, sustainability, permaculture farming, art, health, business, and eco-building. The physical campus is constructed using Earthship building techniques with recycled materials (glass bottles, tires, bamboo) and is 100% solar-powered, designed partly as a sanctuary from human trafficking.

The foundation funds its free educational operations through a portfolio of paid programs targeting international participants: all-inclusive 14-day wellness retreats priced at $3,333 visiting Siem Reap, Kampot, Koh Rong Sanloem, and Phnom Penh; volunteer programs tiered from $175/week to $480/4 weeks; structured sustainable-development internships; and worldschooling programs for traveling families. Additional revenue comes from donations (PayPal, tax-deductible) and student-led social enterprises producing bamboo straws, recycled glass products, Moringa supplements, and refillable eco-soap. Distribution occurs via direct website booking, founder-led WhatsApp/email consultation, and channel partnerships with GoAbroad, Go Overseas, and US universities.

Operationally, the foundation runs with 6 employees total — including 4 local staff supporting the eco-school — and is co-led by Garrett Riggio (CMO/CSO). Core strategic partnerships include Earthship Cambodia (for sustainable construction) and Wildlife Alliance (for environmental education). Since inception, the foundation claims to have hosted 600+ volunteers and 900+ total participants and built 5 homes from reclaimed materials. The organization also extends its wellness methodology beyond Cambodia through a $25 self-guided 14-day digital product and founder-authored book published on Amazon and Audible.

Name

The Red Road Foundation

Legal name

The Red Road Foundation

Website

https://theredroadfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Red Road Foundation is a US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a free eco-school in rural Cambodia, funded primarily through paid wellness retreats, volunteer programs, and internships for international participants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Development Education

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

akta.pro primary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

Keywords

• Nonprofit education services
• Sustainable development programs
• Wellness tourism retreats
• Volunteer abroad programs
• Eco-school Cambodia

Headquarters

HQ city

Kampot

HQ country

Cambodia

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Wellness Retreat Programs: 14-day all-inclusive wellness retreats priced at $3,333 providing revenue to fund free education operations. Includes accommodation, meals, transport, activities, and wellness programming across Siem Reap, Kampot, Koh Rong Sanloem, and Phnom Penh.
2. Volunteer & Internship Programs: Tiered pricing: 1 week at $175, 2 weeks at $290, 4 weeks at $480, and extended stays at $125/week for 8+ weeks. Includes accommodation, meals, cultural activities, and project participation. Revenue directly supports NGO eco-school operations.
3. Donations & Fundraising: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization accepting donations through PayPal. Tax Free EIN # 46-2638971. Customizable donation amounts through website shop.
4. Student-Led Social Enterprises: Bamboo straws, recycled glass products, Moringa supplements, and refillable eco-soap business providing vocational training and supplementary income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Red Road Foundation operates a free eco-school in rural Kampot, Cambodia, and funds it through paid all-inclusive 14-day wellness retreats across Cambodia ($3,333 per person), tiered volunteer programs ($175-$480 per week), and structured sustainable development internships. The foundation also offers worldschooling programs for traveling families and a self-guided digital retreat product, with proceeds supporting free education, supplies, vocational training, and eco-building projects for rural Cambodian children.

Product overview

The Red Road Foundation is a non-profit organization offering a portfolio of experiential programs centered on sustainable development, education, and wellness in Cambodia. The core offerings include all-inclusive wellness retreats (14-day Cambodia adventures at $3,333), structured internship programs (4-8 weeks, $175-$480), and volunteer programs in rural communities. Additional offerings include worldschooling programs for families, a self-guided digital wellness product ($25), and published books by founder Rachel Riggio. All programs directly fund the organization's free eco-school for local children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wellness Retreats in Cambodia All-inclusive 14-day wellness retreats combining adventure travel, cultural immersion, yoga/meditation, volunteering at local schools, and personal transformation. Visits Siem Reap, Kampot, Koh Rong Sanloem, and Phnom Penh, priced at $3,333 all-inclusive per person.
• Internship Programs in Sustainable Development

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 years of continuous free education for rural Cambodian children
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Earthship CambodiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 October 2015Collaboration to build the Earthship school - gathered over 50 people from around the world to construct the Free Education Center using sustainable building techniques with recycled materials including glass bottles and tires.
• University of MontanaminorOthersUniversity partnership for internship programs offering college credit and academic recognition for sustainable development work.
• Michigan State UniversityminorOthersUniversity partnership for internship programs offering college credit and academic recognition for sustainable development work.
• EF Education FirstminorOthersEducational travel organization partnership for student placement and educational exchange programs.
• GoAbroadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternship partnership listing platform driving student referrals to sustainable development internship programs in Cambodia.
• Go OverseascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternship partnership listing platform driving student referrals to sustainable development internship programs in Cambodia.
• Wildlife AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization that conducted Environmental Awareness workshop at the school and supports conservation education.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Plan My Gap Year: Affordable volunteer abroad provider explicitly cited in Red Road's pricing analysis as a benchmark ($300-500/week); competes head-to-head for gap-year and university students.
• Projects Abroad: Established volunteer abroad organization offering service opportunities in Cambodia across education, conservation, and community projects; comparable target customer and program structure.
• GVI (Global Vision International): Volunteer and internship operator with programs in Southeast Asia including Cambodia, covering sustainability, education, and community development at similar price points.
• IVHQ (International Volunteer HQ): Large volunteer-abroad platform offering programs in Cambodia and globally with comparable weekly fee structure ($300-500/week). Directly competes for the same student/gap-year volunteer segment.
• GoEco: Volunteer and eco-travel organization with programs in Cambodia and Southeast Asia focused on conservation, education, and community development with similar pricing tier.

Emerging players

• WWOOF (World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms): Work-exchange platform connecting volunteers with organic farms globally; comparable operating model combining education, permaculture, and cultural immersion in a low-cost volunteer format.

Regional players

• Wildlife Alliance: Cambodia-based environmental NGO that has delivered workshops at Red Road's school; comparable as a regional conservation/education nonprofit operating in the same geography.

Others

• Earthship Biotecture: Eco-building methodology originator connected to Red Road via Earthship Cambodia partnership; shares the same sustainable construction ethos and educational-adjacent offerings.
• GoAbroad: Internship and volunteer aggregator platform that is both a partner and channel for Red Road's programs; comparable as a marketplace connecting students to international experiential programs.
• GoOverseas: Internship and volunteer program directory that lists Red Road's offerings; comparable as a discovery channel for the same student persona.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheRedRoadFound
• Facebookfacebook.com/TheRedRoadFoundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/theredroadfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-red-road-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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