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
Learning never stops at Little Hearts! Besides attending a day school in Phnom Penh, our kids receive English lessons at home in the afternoon. And in the evening, those who need extra support with homework, exam preparation, and catch-up work have access to two wonderful tutors, Van Chandary and Long Chhengleng. Van Chandary, known to everyone as Teacher Gii, is … Read More
Saturday was International Women’s Day, a time to honour the achievements of women while also advocating for gender equality. We are grateful to all women – mothers and daughters, colleagues and friends, leaders and helpers – for everything they contribute to our lives. The world shines brighter thanks to all the kind-hearted, courageous women out there. Here at Little Hearts, … Read More
Last Sunday we had the pleasure of welcoming four special visitors from Belgium who are long-time supporters of Little Hearts: Axel, Celine, Henri and Julie. Their contributions over the years have been invaluable and deeply appreciated. It’s not often that we entertain visitors from so far away, so we turned their visit into an opportunity to show our thanks and … Read More
We first got to know Rodwell when he reached out to Little Hearts to offer a donation of clothes, shoes and school materials. It was a generous proposal, and it was the beginning of an interesting and promising collaboration. Rodwell Kov is the founder of the Rodwell Learning Centre, an afterschool tutoring and exam prep centre in Phnom Penh. The … Read More
Some of our kids are very passionate about the visual arts, and they’re talented painters, too. Over the years, they have received art lessons from several inspiring teachers; they created paintings that were sold at auctions and donated to sponsors and special visitors; and they planned and painstakingly completed a stunning new art gallery here at Little Hearts. Since last … Read More