Mith Samlanh Tool Box Launch
On a balmy Monday afternoon, February 28th, Mith Samlanh proudly launched its NFE (Non Formal Education) Tool Box educational kit at Romdeng Restaurant in Phnom Penh. The Tool Box is a tool for primary...
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Mith Samlanh students performing at the Cambodian National Popular Art Contest
On Monday February 21st Chaktomuk Conference Hall filled with a varied and excited audience ready to view a performance by our very own Mith Samlanh students in the Cambodian National Popular Art Contest. This...
The Like Me’s – Webisode 2, Phnom Penh
Watch the world’s first ever ChildSafe band, The Like Me’s, as they arrive in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Footage includes the girls receiving their ChildSafe certification and preparing for their first Phnom Penh concert at...
A Day In The Life – Hairdressing Vocational Training From Transitional Home
Welcome to ‘A Day In The Life’, a new series of stories about our students. This is the first of many that we will be released throughout the year. The first edition looks at...
10 years of Friends the Restaurant
It was 10 years ago, on February 23 2001 to be exact, that ‘Friends the Restaurant’ first opened its doors to a hungry and expectant public. Over those ten years it has more than...
The Like Me’s – first ChildSafe rock band in the world!
‘Ladies and Gentlemen, may we present the world’s first ChildSafe rock band… all the way from Northern California, its… Laura & the Like Me’s!’ No, not some elaborate joke, but the honest-to-goodness truth. Laura...
Our partners on the streets – the CYTI Alliance
Friends-International is very proud to support our global partners in the CYTI Alliance who continue to do their work in often trying and extremely difficult circumstances. Recently our thoughts have turned to our partners...
Mith Samlanh students taking the stage for the Cambodian National Popular Art Contest
On February 10th 2011 the actors, cultural team and Director of Mith Samlanh were invited to join the opening ceremony of this year’s National Popular Art Contest. On Monday February 21st from 9am to...
Friends on Wheels
Mith Samlanh was buzzing even more than usual this week, as everyone eagerly anticipated the arrival of our ‘Friends on Wheels’, Aziza Horsham and Jorma Bosch. Aziza and Jorma, who are from the Netherlands,...
Siem Reap dump-site project
I have recently returned from a quick trip to Siem Reap and our project on the dump site in the city. With the support of SK Dreams and Hina Foundation, the project is now...
Valentine’s Day at Friendship House
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Mith Samlanh along with its Peer Educator teams organized a special event at Friendship House, one of six drop in centers around Phnom Penh. Ms Norng Pholla, outreach project manager...
FunFair Wrap
The warm afternoon sunshine brought a real feel good atmosphere to Mith Samlanh’s FunFair on Saturday in Phnom Penh. Love was also in the air as young (and not so young!) people took to...
Alter-Entrepreneurs at Davos
Friends-International founder Sebastien Marot has recently returned from Davos. The attached article, originally in French, introduces many Social Entrepreneurs including Sebastien. It explains in some detail how Davos allows “Alter-Entrepreneurs” direct access to multinationals,...
International School of Phnom Penh (ISPP) International Day
Last week five students from the secondary school at ISPP in Phnom Penh went out onto the streets of Phnom Penh to see for themselves the work the ChildSafe Network does in protecting children...
New collection at friends@240
friends@240 proudly presents its new clothing and accessories line! New cuts and prints in store for you – now! In typical funky ‘Friends’ style, fashion meets recycling, transforming into a range of unique products....
