Kindness Starts Here

Every Child deserves a chance for Education

Operation Jenda is a 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit organization. Our mission is to bring positive energy, self-esteem, and purpose to people’s lives. Promoting, encouraging, and empowering the next generation of philanthropists through humanitarian aid.

Operation Jenda is an extraordinary project to build schools and libraries for the underprivileged children in third world countries. It serves as a collaborative model to empower extraordinary children in the U.S. to fast track their philanthropic potential.

Miss Alison Jenda Khut is an extraordinary 4-year-old child whose Cambodian name is Jenda, which means heart. Her father is a Cambodian genocide survivor, and her mother is a Laotian refugee. Her family owns Mekong Bistro in Portland Oregon, an authentic Cambodian and Laotian restaurant. Her paternal grandfather was murdered by the Khmer Rouge. Her maternal grandfather was a foot soldier fighting on the side of the U.S. in the Vietnam war along the border of Lao and Vietnam.



Jenda, aka Miss Alison, is precocious and extremely talented. Her philanthropic potential has been influenced by her parents' efforts to give back to their communities. Her maturity and her ability to understand the needs of other less fortunate children are profoundly advanced.

Jenda's parents, family, and family's network are her supporters. Operation Jenda is a 501c charitable organization and therefore all proceeds are tax-deductible. Please donate online preferably on Gofundme, Venmo, PayPal or on our website: http://www.operationjenda.org. Otherwise please make checks payable to Operation Jenda and mail to 8200 NE Siskiyou Street Suite 107, Portland OR 97220.

(Past projects) 2022 Operation Jenda raised $30,000 and built the first school library for the children at Doung Het elementary school in Kratie Province of Cambodia.

Current project 2023 Operation Jenda is raising $50,000 in funds to build Phoudonthan Elementary School in the rural village of Maung Sing, Laos.

Future project is to build a school in SibuyanIsland Romblon, Philippines.


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Doung Het elementary school

Projects

New School Library in Kratie, Cambodia

Last year Operation Jenda, OJ for short, built a library for the Cambodian children at Doung Het elementary school in the Kratie Province of Cambodia. We raised the $30,000 needed to build the library by holding fundraising events throughout the year. The school is staffed with volunteers and they teach out of the goodness of their hearts.
Because of generous donations from people like you, we were able to make a reality of building a new library building to help educate the children in need.   


Orphanage in Svay Sisophon, Cambodia

My awesome Operation Jenda family and friends who was able to travel with me over 7,500 miles away from home helped me delivered rice, formula, fish sauce, new bunk beds and mattresses ….lots of staples to the Orphanage in Svay Sisophon Cambodia. Biggest gratitude to all donors and supporters near and far who helped me made this happen. There isn’t enough words to express my utmost gratitude to all!! YOU’VE touched so many childrens lives!

Orphanage in Svay Sisophon, Cambodia

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Current Project

Operation Jenda’s current project is to build a school in Muang Sing, Luang Namtha, Laos. This new school will house five classrooms and will cost $50,000 to build. It will serve over 250 students from Maung Sing and all the surrounding villages. 100% of proceeds goes towards building this school. We are currently at 50% which is a little over $25,000 out of our goal of $50,000.
Maung Sing is located in Nortwestern Laos and is a small town with many tribal minority groups such as Lumien, Ahka, Tai Lue, Hmong, Yao, Tai Dam, Tai Neau and Meo. Maung Sing is tucked between the high mountains of Laos and the region is rich and pure with cultural heritages.

Lets help raise the percentage so we can provide the children who attend Phoudonthan Elementary. Please find it in your hearts to support and donate to this project. On behalf of the children from Laos and the Operation Jenda team, thank you in advance.
Blessings to All!
Every child deserves a chance for education!

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Upcoming Events and Fundraisers

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About Us

Operation Jenda is a nonprofit charitable 501c(3)organization based in Portland, OR. OJ was founded in 2021 by Alison Jenda Khut.
Operation Jenda has no paid staff and relies entirely on donations and the dedication of our wonderful members.


OFFICERS

Alison Khut

Alison Jenda Khut
Founder / Dame
Little Miss Oregon

Jai Wang

Somjai Wang
President
World United Beauty 2022

Michelle Brown

Michelle Brown
Secretary

Scott Klein

Scott Klein
Treasurer

Robert Strader

Bob Strader
CPA

Koy Saechao

Koy Saechao R.N.
Medical Team Director

Steve Fung

Steve Fung
IT Specialist



MEMBERS

Justine Brown

Justine Brown
Member

Katelyn Brown

Katelyn Brown
Member

Jessica Hama

Jessica Hama
Member

Dan Hilgendorf

Dan Hilgendorf
Member

Saroeun Khut

Saroeun Khut
Member

Saron Khut

Saron Khut
Member

Marcia Klein

Marcia Klein
Member

Wendy Chao Nguyen

Wendy Chao Nguyen
Member

Meghan Pearson

Meghan Pearson
Member

Vayakone Philavanh

Vayakone Philavanh
Member

Val Reilly

Val Reilly
Member

Louie Roa

Louie Roa
Member

Jennifer Saeteurn

Jennifer Saeteurn
Member

Felda Saunders

Felda Saunders
Member

Kristin Sisourath

Kristin Sisourath
Member

Saharath Sisourath

Saharath Sisourath
Member

Alex Straffon

Alex Straffon
Member

Khamda Thammavong

Khamda Thammavong
Member

Saeng Thammavong

Saeng Thammavong
Member

Linda Than

Linda Than
Member

Fenny Zhang

Fenny Zhang
Member

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JUNIOR MEMBERS / FUTURE PHILANTHROPISTS

Brady Nguyen

Brady Nguyen
Jr Member

Jackson John Reilly

Jackson John Reilly
Jr Member

Abbee Saeteurn

Abbee Saeteurn
Jr Member

Emilee Saeteurn

Emilee Saeteurn
Jr Member

Kennee Saeteurn

Kennee Saeteurn
Jr Member

Rozee Saeteurn

Rosee Saeteurn
Jr Member

Angelina Saunders

Angelina Saunders
Jr Member




Helping Hand

Partners & Sponsers

• Mekong Bistro
• USA World United
• Golden Leaf Education Foundation
• Oregon Lu-Mien Community
• Food for All

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