Arts for Cambodian Children & Teens at Champey

Update on Champey Academy

Our update consists of photos of our students in our art program and dance program. Monday through Saturday, Champey offers free instruction in art, dance and music. There are two daily sessions, morning from 7:30am to 11:00 am and then the afternoon session from 1:30 to 5:00 pm. The afternoon session tends to be most popular as many of our students are either coming from school , which is why so many of our young men in the art class are wearing identical blue school uniform shirts, or if not coming from school, we have a number of students whose  family situation requires them to work, most often, in the mornings in market stalls.

These classes are a world apart from the daily routine of work/school/work/school on a strictly limited budget.  Our classes  provide opportunities and a safe space for students   to make friends and   to learn for the sheer joy of learning. and personal satisfaction.   Additionally, these voluntary students are building skills  like teamwork and discipline which will help them as they go through life.

Your donations make this oasis possible for our young students, many of whom have faced or currently face significant challenges life and  these classes truly provide " a world apart" from daily realities. 

The photos were taken in September when Mark was in Phnom Penh.

Our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful donors  for your generous support and providing these  opportunities to our kids.

Barbara & Mark Rosasco