ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
OBJECTIVE
To favor the children’s emancipation through a variety of artistic and cultural activities and make them aware of the world surrounding them.
PROJECT
For 30 years, Krousar Thmey has made cultural, artistic and sport activities available to all the children of the Child Welfare program, for them to develop their creativity and build self-confidence. It is also a therapeutic way for them to express themselves in ways other than words, reconnect with their identity and better embrace their culture.
ACTIVITIES
- Traditional Khmer shadow theater, dance and music lessons
- Music and dance performances for public events
- Sport activities such as skateboarding, rugby, football…
- Cultural trips (museums, nature reserves, temples…)
- Celebration of Cambodian festivals
MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
$40 – average cost of teaching materials and school supplies per child per year
$95 – average cost of sport, cultural and other activities per child per year
Area of work: Child protection
Duration: undetermined
Location: Centers and family houses in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kampong Cham and Banteay Meanchey
Beneficiaries: marginalized children supported in the protection structures
#NEWS
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