Phare Ponleu Selpak
Cambodian non-profit arts school supporting youth through artistic & educational programs
Phare Ponleu Selpak is a Cambodian non-profit arts school located in Battambang, offering support to children, youth and the surrounding communities through artistic, educational and social support programmes.
Phare Phare Ponleu Selpak was founded more than a quarter of a century ago, by nine Cambodians, who grew up in a refugee camp after surviving the genocide of the Khmer Rouge, and their French arts teacher. Resilience and hope has been in Phare’s DNA from the very beginning, and from a simple arts school it blossomed into the multi-faceted creative hub it is today.
Phare educates and trains thousands of children and youth who come from challenging backgrounds. Most receive a mainstream education which helps them thrive as adults, but others become artists, performers and musicians who keep Cambodia’s creative culture alive after its almost total destruction by the Khmer Rouge. We offer them social support, education and arts programs so they can build their future and support their families through creative careers.
Fundraisers
Fundraiser by Maria Tate
Preah Vihear, Cambodia: A Gift Gift That Truly Matters.
Where: Preah Vihear, Cambodia, 2 of the largest camps for Internally Displaced People (IDP). What: Phare Activity Camp Who: My friends and chosen family, working with persons displaced by the war in Cambodia Why: Because in times of war and uncertainty; Art matters. Joy in spite of despair matters. Feeling human again matters. Food, hygiene, and other supplies matter. How: Read the story below, donate what you can. Thank- you! "After the initial relief supplies distribution and needs assessment, Phare Ponleu Selpak - Battambang decided to open art activity centres in 2 of the largest camps for Internally Displaced People (IDP). Our graduates from Phare, The Cambodian Circus - Siem Reap volunteered to perform the opening show, to lift spirits and bring light and joy straight to the heart of hundreds of children and families at the camps. Our current students followed with equally enthralling performances, giving moments of laughter and relief to the hundreds of viewers. Several families expressed their gratitude in helping them forget their worries, if even just for an hour. The shows were the perfect introduction to the Phare Activities Camp, providing not only classes in drawing, dance, theatre, circus and music but also vital workshops on personal safety, hygiene and sanitation for children and their caregivers. We’re preparing essential supplies for the upcoming Phare Activity Camp—bringing joy, nourishment, and hope to thousands of children and families in need. What we hope to provide: • Milk & juice for children • Delicious biscuits and snacks for daily energy • Detergent for families • Toothpaste, soap and shampoo for households We’ll be leaving for the camp on August 26, so if you’d like to contribute, goods donations can be dropped off at Phare Ponleu Selpak in Battambang and our team is ready to receive with gratitude! Every box, bottle, and gesture of kindness helps us bring care and comfort to those who need it most, especially our beloved children at the camp. Let’s make this camp unforgettable. Together. "
- Raised
- $10
- Goal
- $500
1 supporter
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paul alan smith Osman Khawaja, the board and all the wonderful performers and crew deserve it - and much, much more!!!
John McConnell
