Who we are
First Cambodian foundation assisting deprived children

Established in 1991, Krousar Thmey (which means New Family) gives material, educational and social support to abandoned and orphaned children, street children and victims of trafficking. We also provide support through access to education to deaf and blind children. In all our work, our goal is to provide a moral upbringing and educational opportunities, whilst respecting and promoting cultural traditions and Khmer values.

Besides building schools in poor communities, we buy educational materials and supplement the teachers' salaries. We created a Khmer version of Braille - publishing school books from the national curriculum in Braille - and Khmer sign language. Vocational training in massage, music, dance, computers and weaving has also been adapted for students with sight and hearing disabilities.

Former street children can stabilise themselves before reintegration into society in our four temporary reception centres. In three long-term protection centres, we provide homes for over 100 orphaned, abandoned or runaway children under 16. Each of our 11 family-style homes looks after 10 very young or traumatised children. We also provide at-risk single women with children with housing, land and tools.

In Sisophon in north-western Cambodia, we operate the School of Khmer Arts and Culture, working with two secondary schools to enable around 1,500 local children to practice dance, music, sculpture, painting, and shadow theatre. The dance and music troupes perform for official functions in our protection centres.
 

What you can experience

Our exhibition centre in Siem Reap, called "Tonle Sap, Source of Lives" showcases the ecological and cultural richness of the great Tonle Sap Lake. Located at the school for blind children on the road to the temples near the Jayavarman Hospital, we provide knowledgeable English-speaking guides to take you through the exhibition centre and discuss the work of Krousar Thmey.

We provide massage services with 12 professionally-trained blind masseurs at the school behind our exhibition centre and also at participating hotels. This is a perfect way to relax after a hard day at the temples!