You can’t feed the mind without feeding the stomach first. We came to terms with this when we realized that many of our community English students were coming to their lessons without having had breakfast and thus had a hard time concentrating on their verb conjugations. We fixed the problem by feeding them at the start of class, and out … Read More
At Little Hearts Organization, we believe that learning is most effective when students are actively involved in the process. Through meaningful activities and hands-on experiences, children can build confidence, strengthen their skills, and apply what they learn in real-life situations. On Friday, May 29, our Primary and Secondary students participated in an interactive Gallery Walk Project during their English classes. … Read More
At Little Hearts Organization, Phnom Penh Unplugged has become a tradition. It is a special way we welcome visitors, especially those experiencing Cambodia for the first time. Instead of simply showing the city, we invite them to feel it, to connect with it, and to understand it through real experiences, meaningful interactions, and shared moments. Its last edition, which took … Read More
Five of our wards (Dalin, Ben, Micky, Daleine, and Malee) completed Grade 12 last August. They took their national baccalaureate exams in September, and we’re proud to report that they all passed, so they are now ready for the next step in their educational journey – university! Together, these five young scholars explored what different universities could offer in terms … Read More
On October 9th the kids got a real treat: they took part in The Great Khmer Quest, a thrilling event inspired by the popular reality TV show, The Amazing Race. The Quest was the latest instalment of Phnom Penh Unplugged, a series of events ideated by Tony and meant to familiarize the kids with Cambodia’s capital, which lies just across … Read More
On Saturday, 4 October, we held a small but meaningful art exhibition here at Little Hearts. Even though we had only a short time to send out invitations and not everyone was able to make it, the event unfolded brilliantly. It was filled with warmth, creativity and inspiration. We were happy to be joined by both long-time friends and new … Read More
Happy Khmer New Year – here’s wishing everyone a joyous, prosperous and industrious turn around the sun! As in previous years, we held a big celebration here at Little Hearts to usher in the new year. But something was different this time around. On new year’s day we look ahead to a new period of education, work and personal development, … Read More
Kimsal is the new cook here at Little Hearts, having taken over from Ma Khun a couple of months ago. Kimsal has worked in the culinary field since 2011, honing his skills in various kitchens and working at three restaurants before joining Little Hearts. He began his career as a kitchen helper in a hotel, where he quickly gained experience … Read More
In a few weeks, three more of our wards – Michael, Elizabeth and Olivia – will begin their tertiary education. We are proud to announce that all three have been accepted by their chosen universities and faculties. They will matriculate in mid-December and study for four years towards their respective bachelor’s degrees. Little Hearts will continue to house, feed and … Read More
Last Friday afternoon all the children of Little Hearts marched out of our gates armed with rubber gloves, masks, large garbage bags and trash pickup sticks. They split up into their respective detachments and headed north. Their mission: to clean up two kilometres of road (1 km from Little Hearts to the nearest pagoda, Wat Pich Mkot, and another 1 … Read More