MAP Dormitory in Cambodia

When MAP first started in Cambodia, the orphaned kids we supported were just that—kids. But after ten years of MAP working and developing our community, some of our children have grown into teenagers and young adults, and with that change comes new opportunities for expanding MAP’s programs. Our team has been observing the behaviors of […]

The Fight for Education Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Due to the government’s decision to extend school closures for the foreseeable future, Moms Against Poverty Cambodia will remain closed until further notice. The Cambodian government has imposed travel restrictions, announced nationwide school closure, and advocated new health guidelines to prevent further spreading of the virus. On April 27th, the Cambodian Ministry of Health reported […]

MAP Cambodia Music Wellness Program Receives Grant from Cambodian Children’s Fund

MAP Cambodia’s teenage band, Doch Chkae is off to a good start in 2020. The band received an artist grant from the Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) in late January. The grant, under CCF’s Cambodian Arts Training Awards: Launching Innovation, Style and Talent (Cata:list), is given out each year to support talented young Cambodian. Founded–thanks to […]

MAP in Cambodia – The Year in Review

Thank you all for your kindness and generosity over the years. With your support, there are currently 110 children receiving free education and vocational training at MAP’s school in Cambodia. This school provides opportunity and pathway for impoverished children living in Prek Ta Kov Commune, Kandal Province and surrounding villages. Many of these children are […]

MAPCambodia: Our Metal Fairytale

Since the inception of MAP in Cambodia in 2010, a range of evolutions and program successes have colored it’s history. We’ve advanced our existing MAP school there, from an early successful collaboration with UNICEF to our more recent leaping ascension into global press via our heavy metal boy-band, Doch Chkae, comprised of alumni of our […]

MAP in Cambodia

MAP in Cambodia Happy Spring (Norooz) from our children and the MAP Team in Cambodia. Building community through cultural studies! https://youtu.be/pihljdibgU4https://youtu.be/1hBu4w_E69U

MAP Community Outreach & Education Program Presentation at UNICEF​

We are excited to share pictures from Meeting of the UNICEF Provincial Committee on Women’s and Children’s Rights in Cambodia. In this meeting, MAP Cambodia’s Community Outreach and Education Programs were presented as an example and role model for other NGO’s to follow. UNICEF especially outlined MAP’s effective and strong social outreach work which includes; […]

Empowering Girls With Vocational Training in Cambodia

We are excited to share pictures of our new weaving class at HOPE School & Vocational Training Center in Cambodia. Learning silk weaving in particular allows these young girls to take part in an important Khmer tradition and culture. The classes additionally help girls develop; build self esteem and good work ethics while giving them […]

Hello, my name is Theara

Theara (15 years old) Hello, my name is Theara. I was born in Phnom Penh in Steung Meangchey. I don’t know my father, I’ve never seen him in my life. My mother took care of me. But then my mother died. I have one more brother. His name is Hing. He has another father, but […]