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

“Even though I am not completely blind, it was very difficult for me to integrate public school when I was little. I was 8 when Krousar Thmey’s teams came to my village during an awareness campaign.There, I had the chance to live with other children with disability, other than mine. I followed all my schooling in Krousar Thmey school and I have always enjoyed artistic lessons : it has been a meaningful discovery for me. Today, I know what I am capable of and I am proud of my skills, especially in music. In 2011, I was offered to become a music teacher my turn, first on my free time. Then, I got my bachelor’s degree in 2014 and at the beginning of September 2015, I became a full-time music teacher at the school. Later, I would like to open my own music school to teach children with or without disabilities.”

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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