Out and about with Team Leader Thongkham
‘My name is Thongkham (I’m known as Kiao) and I started working in Peuan Mit in 2005 as a social worker in the prevention team, driving and doing activities with the mobile school. People...
Friends-International Together, building futures.
D’s Story – from the streets of Vientiane to hope for a future…
One day Peuan Mit received an email about a young boy spending his days and nights in front of a local guesthouse. A volunteer staying there had talked to the boy who seemed...
The House Mother – Eing
My name is Eing. I am the night house mother at Peuan Mit transitional home (TH). I started with Peuan Mit as a volunteer with the mobile school team during 2007-2008 when I was...
Tall Hats and Happy Students!
We were recently delighted to welcome two special guests on a flying visit to the Phnom Penh training kitchens at ‘Friends the Restaurant’ and ‘Romdeng’. Lim Sien Chian, (Demi Chef) and Khoo Jit Yong...
Friends-International Annual Report 2011
Coinciding with International Children’s Day, we are delighted to announce the online launch of the Friends-International Annual Report 2011 on June 1st 2012. Reaching out to over 55,000 individuals during 2011, the report details...
International Children’s Day at Mith Samlanh with Singapore School of the Arts
In celebration of International Children’s Day on June 1st 2012, a team of young Singapore School of the Arts (SOTA) students and staff have spent over a week with Mith Samlanh students working on...
Friend’s Sebastien in WEF TV debate on tourism impact
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Bangkok is certainly in the news at the moment, and amongst the many issues that delegates will be discussing and debating is the impact of the massive expansion...
‘Friends ‘n’ Stuff’ now at the InterCon Phnom Penh
Have you heard the news? Friends-International’s latest ‘Friends ‘n’ Stuff’ retail outlet can be found in the InterContinental Hotel, Phnom Penh! The latest shop is a treat for the eyes with a stunning dragon...
A Day In The Life – Mith Samlanh Dance Teacher
In this edition of ‘A Day In The Life’ we are introduced to Kunthea, dance teacher at Mith Samlanh. As a dancing teacher, Kunthea works incredibly hard! She is employed by the Ministry of...
For Cambodian Street Kids, Friends International Works to Redefine Normal
‘Hello dear sir/ma’am, Wish your vision and mission successfully life. Today I was just checking my t.v shows early morning suddenly my eyes stop in a channel named V.A. and then I saw lots...
A Day In The Life – Mith Samlanh Grade 1 Teacher
In this edition of ‘A Day In The Life’ we are introduced to Kamnhan, grade 1 teacher at Mith Samlanh. Kamnhan teaches the Grade 1 class in Mith Samlanh’s Education Center. She arrives early...
A Khmer New Year Story
Noulin is proud to be a ChildSafe tuk tuk driver who has directly helped children who were at risk. One morning he saw two girls aged 13 and 14 looking lost on the streets...
2012/2013 Miele Guide Voting is Open
Fond of Friends’ food? Like to ruminate in Romdeng or masticate in Makphet? Love a snack and a coffee in Cafe Mith Samlanh? Then please help us to a place amongst Asia’s top restaurants...
