Our Stories

Recently Cambodia has celebrated Phchum Ben, a traditional Cambodian ceremony. HOPE’s staff joined the ceremony at Somlot District, Ta Noun Pagoda which is a poor pagoda because there are not very many families living around there. Our staff enjoyed the ceremony by cooking food and organising the ceremony. We also enjoyed very beautiful views from […]

Our staff have been working together to create a series of Covid prevention posters for display around our centre in Battambang. Schools across the country are now slowly reopening after being closed since March 2020. While there is little transmission in Cambodia, prevention is the key.  The posters are in Khmer however the images make […]

As schools remained closed; HOPE staff became concerned our pre-school students were perhaps not receiving their only nutritious meal of the day. Covid-19 fortnightly visits to check home study, now include the supply of food packs to 85 families. Selected larger families also receive a cooked meal prepared by HOPE caregivers. Nurse Khen travels with […]

Being accepted into HOPE’s scholarship program last year; in 19 year old Saley’s own words; ‘was a dream come true for her and family’. As the eldest of five, her future was destined as a construction worker in Thailand in an endeavor to assist the family financially. The opportunity to attend University, with the support […]

Day 0 Hi everyone and welcome to the first instalment from the 2019 HIRO ride. Firstly thank you all very much for your support this year. We have once again raised a huge amount for Hope for Cambodian Children Foundation. The total is nudging AUD 150,000 which is unbelievable! The HOPE team in Cambodia rely […]

12 year old Samnang’s decision to become a Monk was not made lightly. After months of staying at the local Pagoda, receiving teaching and mentoring from the elders, he felt this was his calling. It was an honour for family, HOPE staff and collaborative partners to attend his Ordination Ceremony. HOPE will continue to work […]

400 Kilometers in 3 days, cycling for a cause. HOPE staff and Community kids were excited to welcome and thank the Blazing Saddles. Amazing fundraising to support HOPE Children and Family Programs in Cambodia. Great work guys!

For 15 year old Fhariya, playing soccer is her passion. In the early days we had no girls team so she played goalie for the HOPE boys and was awesome. This year after vigourous training and coaching by SALT, she has been selected to represent Battambang Province in the under 18’s; invited to the AFF […]

HOPE is very proud to announce that 2nd year University student, Khoeurt, has another feather in his cap! Most University students choose to sit the exam for entry into State School Teacher’s College; if successful, which Khoeurt was; they receive full free training and guaranteed employment for life. Job security means so much in Cambodia. […]