Category: Updates

Every single day, we support dozens of Cambodian students and families in managing their daily lives, mentor them through important decisions, and work hard to provide them with all the resources that they need to build a promising future for themselves. It is truly a blessing to work for so many ambitious young adults and teenagers and I couldn’t imagine my life without them. That being said,...

Since Cambodia gained access to the internet a few years ago, and the capital Phnom Penh has started developing at a rapid rate, Western traditions and holidays have become more and more popular in the Southeast-Asian country. Khmer people love lavish decorations and are particularly in awe of the colorful plastic Christmas trees that are put up in front of hotels, malls, coffee shops, and other...

Pchum Ben is the second most important holiday in Cambodian culture besides the Khmer New Year. This year, it took place at the beginning of October. The ceremony lasts a total of 15 days, the last three of which are national holidays. The festival is a time to honor one’s ancestors. Families gather at pagodas and offer food and prayers to their ancestors’ spirits, which saves them from bad...

Join us in taking a look back at the projects and successes of our second year! Flip through the pages on this interactive dashboard or download the PDF file below! Download as PDF