DARA Europe is a longtime supporter of programmes and projects in Cambodia. Mai is leading the local team that is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in Andong, near the capital of Phnom Penh. Collaboration and connection are central to his work. “Mai is a key player in our support for the Andong community”,Continue reading “Local and international collaboration to build a better future for children in Andong”
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Long-term support to break the cycle of poverty in Cambodia
For more than ten years, Sreng has been committed to improving the living conditions in Andong, Cambodia. In partnership with DARA Europe, he is on a mission to create a better future for children and families in the poverty-stricken area. “We can always count on Sreng, and his commitment to continuous improvement. He is constantlyContinue reading “Long-term support to break the cycle of poverty in Cambodia”
Sports and school as a basis for a bright future for Aone
DARA Europe is committed to giving children in Cambodia a bright future. We support programmes and initiatives to transform the lives of children in Andong, near Phnom Penh. Meet Aone, who is now growing up in a safe place. Twelve-year-old Aone is mad about soccer. Seemingly tirelessly, he plays football with his school friends, orContinue reading “Sports and school as a basis for a bright future for Aone”
A safe home as a basis for a bright future
Education is a key pillar in the projects in Cambodia that DARA Europe supports. For children to thrive at school, they need to grow up in a safe place. Therefore, we support local initiatives to enable families to cater for their basic needs. Social worker Sokun shares her story. Since 2020, social worker Sokun isContinue reading “A safe home as a basis for a bright future”
Srey Neat: a sparkling role model
As a successful hair & make-up artist Srey Neat is an inspiring role model for teenagers in Andong. In the past ten years, DARA Europe has been committed to supporting Srey Neat and her family to build a bright future. With a dazzling catwalk show, Srey Neat completed the prestigious Kate Korpi Salon’s hair stylingContinue reading “Srey Neat: a sparkling role model”
Supporting young talent through education and work
As part of our efforts to support children in Cambodia, DARA Europe aims to create jobs and other income generating activities for Andong inhabitants. Therefore, our local partner recruits teachers from the Phnom Penh region. A win-win situation: staff is well informed about local issues, and we enable community members to gain valuable work experience.Continue reading “Supporting young talent through education and work”
Working towards a bright future for children in Cambodia, starting with school
DARA Europe supports community empowerment activities in Cambodia, aimed at breaking the circle of poverty. With family-based care, we give children in need a positive lookout for the future. Andong is a poverty-stricken area, approximately twenty miles from the center of Phnom Penh. Many of the self-built houses don’t have a sound roof, and mostContinue reading “Working towards a bright future for children in Cambodia, starting with school”
Local teachers are making a difference for the future of children in Andong
DARA Europe is committed to a better future for children and families in Cambodia. Teacher Channy explains the importance of educational programmes for the future of underprivileged children. Since 2019, Channy has been part of the dedicated educational team of the Stellar Child Care Organisation (SCCO) in Andong. Thanks to DARA Europe’s financial support, eachContinue reading “Local teachers are making a difference for the future of children in Andong”