Today we’d like to highlight the academic achievements of some of our school students. As you may remember, all our school-age children moved to a new day school, the Sovannaphumi School, last year. All of them have coped well with the change of learning institution and are on track to complete the academic year. But a few have shone especially. … Read More
At Little Hearts, we are fortunate to collaborate with many talented individuals – but some go above and beyond. Today, we want to shine a light on someone whose generosity and creativity have made a lasting impact on us: Jérémie Montessuis. A seasoned creative consultant, photographer and designer, Jérémie has supported us on several occasions, offering his professional photography services … Read More
The 14th edition of our Little Hearts Annual Benefit was once again a night filled with joy, music, dancing, and heartwarming generosity. Even though the sun decided to skip this year’s celebration, the energy and enthusiasm of everyone present more than made up for it. For the first time, part of the event took place indoors at the beautiful Hangar … Read More
Last Sunday, 11 May, we received a special visit from our sponsors at APD BANK. Many of their staff came to Little Hearts, and some brought along their children – about 20-25 people in total. This informal get-together was part of our ongoing partnership with APD; we’re always happy to organise events and spend time with our benefactors! The visit … Read More
Recently, Little Hearts benefited from the generosity and industriousness of a group of energetic students from Pannasastra International School in Phnom Penh. On 11 April, the school held a Khmer New Year celebration during which its students aimed to raise funds for various charitable causes by selling traditional food and handmade crafts. The initiative thus combined cultural celebration with the … Read More
Like many other countries, Cambodia commemorated Labour Day on May 1st. While this day is a celebration of workers everywhere, it is also a reminder of the daily struggle for those who lack steady, rewarding employment, especially in poor countries. The dearth of honest, regular, well-paid work is a constant worry for many of Phnom Penh’s most vulnerable groups – … Read More
For several years now, teaching English to children from nearby villages has been a mainstay of daily life here at Little Hearts. It has been an important part of our outreach efforts to neighbouring communities, allowing us to contribute to the welfare of children who live nearby. Recently, we have worked to offer the classes in a more structured manner. … Read More
During last week’s Khmer New Year celebration, the Royal University of Fine Arts in Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh, held an art exhibition showcasing the creativity of its students. Among them was our very own Michael, who, as you may remember, is one of Little Hearts’ standout young artists. Michael is now a first-year student in Graphic Design, and this was … Read More
We are thrilled to share an exciting update about one of our former residents, Sothon. Once a bright and enthusiastic member of Little Hearts, Sothon embarked on his path to independence after graduating from university in 2023. Before he left, Sothon had also worked full-time at Little Hearts, where he took on key responsibilities, such as managing the vegetable garden … Read More
Last week, we had the pleasure of entertaining visitors from The Mushroom Company, a premium organic button mushroom grower recently established in Phnom Penh – Mr. Denis Salmon, the managing partner, and his colleague, Ms. Ampor. Our connection with them began when they reached out to Tony, asking if they could donate some of their high-quality produce to us. They … Read More