Lighting a Spark with Lemons

Lighting a Spark… with Lemons

Recently, we entertained a special visitor at Little Hearts: Andy Anno, originally from Germany and now the owner and manager of an escape room in Phnom Penh. Andy has been living in Cambodia for about two and a half years, and during that time, he has grown to truly appreciate the country and its people. Earlier this year, he opened … Read More

Halloween at the Factory

Halloween at the Factory

This year marks the fourth time that Little Hearts has celebrated Halloween in a big way, but with a special twist – instead of hosting a private event at home, we joined the Halloween extravaganza at the Factory, Phnom Penh. (Once a garment plant, the Factory is now a social hub with event venues, cafes, and coworking space designed especially … Read More

Two Motivational Speakers

Two Motivational Speakers

During the recent term break, the kids at Little Hearts were treated to a moving motivational speech by Rhea Soco Neis, a seasoned broadcast and print journalist who previously worked for the Khmer Times and EAC News, and is currently a correspondent for ABS CBN News (a leading entertainment and news network in the Philippines) while also working as a … Read More

Five New Graduates

Grade 9 Complete – High School Ahead

Another school year has come to a close, and a new one begins. On August 28–29, five of our Grade 12 students completed their national baccalaureate exams, thus bringing their school careers to an end. They now anxiously await their results, which will be released next month, in hopes of being able to attend university soon thereafter. But we are … Read More

A Visit Full of Kindness, Care and Connection

A Visit Full of Kindness, Care and Connection

On 14 August, we were honoured to welcome back our friends from Taiwan’s Taoyuan Hospital. Last year, Taoyuan Hospital touched our hearts with their medical outreach, while also donating essential supplies and much-needed medications. Their compassion left a lasting impact and we’re grateful that they returned to continue what they started. This year, they stopped by to check on the … Read More

Fire Safety Seminar & Drill at Little Hearts

Fire Safety Seminar & Drill at Little Hearts

Do you know what to do if there’s a fire? (Besides panicking, that is.) Our kids didn’t either, so on August 9th they, along with the community kids who attend our free English classes, got a detailed lecture on fire prevention and evacuation from Lieutenant Colonel Mak Vanthorn of the Kandal Police Fire Brigade and three of his colleagues, followed … Read More

A Special Graduation Moment for Ilay and Saradee

A Special Graduation Moment for Ilay and Saradee

On August 7th, 2025, Ilay Meas and Pov Sokhorn (better known as Saradee) had the chance to celebrate their long-awaited graduation ceremony at the Royal University of Fine Arts. Although they both completed their degrees in interior design last year, today was the day they joined their fellow graduates to walk across the stage, marking the official end of their … Read More

Inspiring Futures A Visit from Dr. Ethan Helm

Inspiring Futures: A Visit from Dr. Ethan Helm

As many of the children in our care step into a pivotal stage of life, discovering who they are, preparing for university, and daring to dream about the future – we remain deeply committed to walking alongside them. This season of growth is filled with questions, hope, and the occasional challenge. To support them on this journey, we’ve begun inviting … Read More

The Unity Tree

The Unity Tree

The Little Hearts art gallery came alive last Friday afternoon, not just with colours and creativity, but with the voices, dreams and hopes of many children. Together with the kids from our free community English classes, we held a special activity titled “Unity Tree: Voices of the Heart.” What started as a simple gathering became an opportunity for expression, connection … Read More

Walking Among the Dead: Dodentocht 2025

Walking Among the Dead: Dodentocht 2025

As she did two years ago, Patricia (Tony’s sister) will again take part in the gruelling Dodentocht (Death March), a 100 km race held annually in Bornem, Belgium. The participants (13,000 runners) must walk or jog 100 km within 24 hours. This year’s event – the 56th edition of this iconic race – will start on Friday, August 8th, at … Read More