DANCE AND MUSIC FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN
OBJECTIVE
To use arts as a therapy, in order to develop self confidence and provide a mean of expression to children with disabilities or victims of difficult family situations.
PROJECT
All the children supported in the structures of the foundation benefit from dance and music lessons from a very young age. For them, art represents a formidable way to develop new skills and to express their creativity.
The children of the centers and family houses benefit from regular courses, provided in the structures by specialized teachers, for one to two hours per week.
ACTIVITIES
- Traditional music and dance lessons
- Cultural trips and activities
TESTIMONY
Ties, 22 years old, music teacher at Kampong Cham school
As he is himself a former student of Krousar Thmey, Ties is well aware of the benefit children can gain from art education.
Read his story
MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
350$ – set of traditional music instruments
Area of work: Cultural and artistic development, child protection
Duration: undetermined
Location: Provinces of Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Battambang, Kampong Cham and Banteay Meanchey
Beneficiaries: underprivileged children
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