Category Archives: Stories

In Andong, where challenges for children, young adults, and families can sometimes seem overwhelming, Poutheary works as a social worker at SCCO. She plays a crucial role in organizing self-help groups for young people and meetings for adults in the community. In this blog, Poutheary shares how SCCO is making a difference with their familyContinue reading “Growing Stronger together through Self-Help Groups and parent meetings”

At DARA Europe, we believe in the power of reading. Judith works as a pedagogical coach in childcare and is a volunteer in the team of DARA Europe. In an interview, she shares the importance of reading and how the library and weekend classes provide a source of hope and self-confidence for children in theContinue reading “The importance and impact of reading; a source of hope and self-confidence”

Early childhood education is not a given in Cambodia. DARA Europe supports the education programs of the NGO Stellar Child Care Organization (SCCO) in Cambodia. The founder of DARA Europe, Tirza Voss, explains how early childhood education can make a difference in Cambodia. In Cambodia, children typically start public primary school at the age ofContinue reading “A head start: How early childhood education makes a difference in Andong”

DARA Europe is committed to creating effective ways to enable children in Cambodia to thrive. We are proud of our long-term support for vulnerable families in poverty-stricken neighborhoods. The story of Srey Roth is an excellent example of the true change that we can achieve. Srey Roth studied pharmacy at the international university of PhnomContinue reading “Success story: Srey Roth”

DARA Europe supports families in Andong, one of Phnom Penh’s deprived suburbs. In partnership with a local NGO, we help children and young adults build better lives. In 2023, Punlue, Chornai, Saran and their niece Sokchea went on a holiday for the first time in their lives. An international sponsor treated them to a beachContinue reading “Made to measure care for children in Cambodia”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”