Some moments in life quietly remind us how far we’ve come—and how much our roots still matter. Two weeks ago, Sithy celebrated his wedding in Kratie province, at the bride’s family home. Once a part of the Little Hearts family, Sithy’s journey has grown far beyond those early years, yet the connection remains strong. His wedding became more than a … Read More
Gratitude fills our hearts as we reflect on the kindness and generosity we’ve received over the past few months. To our long-time sponsors and donors, thank you for standing with us through every season. Your continued support has been a steady source of strength for our children especially during these very challenging times. We would also like to extend our … Read More
Recently we conducted an English proficiency test for all our English learners – both the Little Hearts children and the students in our Community Kids English Program. The assessment was carried out by our new English teacher, Panha Ly, and included both written and speaking components, allowing us to better understand the students’ current English abilities and place them in … Read More
Recently our very own Michael, who is currently studying Graphic Design at the Royal University of Fine Arts, participated in a field trip to Kratie, a province to the east of Phnom Penh along the Mekong River, where he and his fellow students conducted research for a heritage-based design project. The initiative focused on transforming qualitative research data into creative … Read More
On February 14th three of our kids – Sammy, Jules, and Naomi – officially celebrated their Grade 6 graduation at Sovannaphumi School, Daun Penh Branch. (These kids are already midway through Grade 7, actually, but it is not uncommon in Cambodia for the graduation ceremony to be delayed by several months.) The program began at 8:00 AM and finished close … Read More
Drumroll… Attention everyone! The explosively entertaining Little Hearts Garden Party is coming back! Please save the date: Friday, June 26th. (Yes, yes, we are thinking waaaay ahead, but, you know, people’s calendars do fill up quickly!) This year’s edition, christened “After-work”, will be bubblier than ever. It will start at 4 pm and go deep into the night, making it … Read More
This past weekend, January 16–18, 2026, two of our university students, Malee (Multimedia) and Daleine (Business English), volunteered at the Indian Film Festival 2026, held in Phnom Penh at Legend Cinemas, Olympia Mall. The opportunity came through Ms. Rovelyn Camato (Rov), who previously assisted Micky in obtaining an internship, along with the team of Monyratana Pictures, which organized the film … Read More
Last Wednesday, January 7—Victory Day here in Cambodia—Little Hearts began the new year with another community clean-up activity similar to last year’s. This is a commitment we have carried for many years through various initiatives, including the CAKE Project. This year’s clean-up was especially meaningful because more people stood with us and supported the cause. A total of 60 students … Read More
For 16 years, Little Hearts has been more than just a place for Ilay Meas to live. It has been her home, her foundation, and the space where she grew into the young woman she is today. Ilay came to Little Hearts when she was just nine years old; she was among the very first children welcomed to the organization’s … Read More
At just 16 years old, Dara Phalla is stepping confidently into a new chapter of his life, one shaped by perseverance, independent thinking, and hands-on learning. After finishing middle school, Dara began a path that aligns with his strengths, interests, and potential by enrolling in Don Bosco Technical School in Phnom Penh to study Electrical Engineering and Mechanics. Dara learns … Read More