Phare Ponleu Selpak is a Cambodian non-profit organization whose mission is
to provide a nurturing and creative environment where young people can
access free quality arts training, education and social support, while
restoring the destroyed culture and identity of Cambodia.
Inspired by drawing workshops organized at the Site 2 refugee camp on
the Thai and Khmer border, 8 evacuee students established Phare Ponleu Selpak (PPS), “the brightness of arts” in 1994 on the outskirts of Anchanh village, Battambang.
PPS’s purpose is to improve the development of local communities. The
association welcomes more than 1000 students through different classes
and workshops.
Phare Ponleu Selpak offers a holistic approach
to children’s needs in the area of social action, education, and the
practice of the arts and culture. Social Action consists of Child
Protection Program (Child Care Center) and the Education Program runs a Kindergarten (Leisure
Center) while monitoring formal education enrollement of our students. A set of informal programs including
literacy, math, life skills, and language classes are also managed by the Education Program.
Arts is known to empower individuals to improve their livelihood. A
multitude of artistic and cultural activities are carried on everyday
free of charge for more than 500 students. Trainings include music,
contemporary and traditional dancing, visual arts, theater, circus,
animation, graphic design and illustration.
Students from both
the visual and performing art schools have many opportunities to gain
exposure and prepare themselves to enter the workforce as professional
artists, both nationally and internationally. These opportunities
promote their professional careers and provide them with international
recognition.
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Following our visit on the 7 Feb 2019 we really wanted to contribute to this great projet because our kids enjoy a music school in France and to pursue our parents generosity.
EUR 1,000 to Phare Music School – Let the music play! ♪♫♪
Go Steve. Fantastic cause. Good Luck to the whole team Vanessa and John xx
GBP 50 to Run for Education and Arts