OUR HISTORY

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  1. Historical photo, 1991
    1991

    Birth of Krousar Thmey with the opening of the orphanage of Dangrek, followed by the orphanage of O'Bok in Site II.

  2. Historical photo, 1992
    1992

    Repatriation of 154 children to Cambodia: a first permanent protection centre opens in Siem Reap.

  3. Historical photo, 1993
    1993

    The first temporary street children centre opens in Phnom Penh.

  4. Historical photo, 1994
    1994

    The first school for blind children opens in Phnom Penh.

  5. Historical photo, 1995
    1995

    Seamanship training starts for street children using trawlers in Sihanoukville.

  6. Historical photo, 1996
    1996

    Opening of the school of arts in Serey Sophon and rebirth of shadow theatre which had disappeared under the Khmer Rouge Regime.

  7. Historical photo, 1996
    1996

    Construction and opening of the first family house in TukThlaa, in the suburb of Phnom Penh

  8. Historical photo, 1997
    1997

    Startup of Khmer Sign Language, adapted from American Sign Language.

  9. Historical photo, 1997
    1997

    Construction of the first school for deaf children in Chbar Ampov, in the suburb of Phnom Penh.

  10. Historical photo, 1998
    1998

    The first campaign for the prevention of child trafficking and prostitution is launched.

  11. Historical photo, 2001
    2001

    First hearing aids for hearing-impaired children thanks to ENT doctors and hearing aid specialists of the organisationEnfantsSourds du Cambodge based in Toulon, France.

  12. Historical photo, 2000
    2000

    First enrollment of blind student in public school

  13. Historical photo, 2005
    2005

    Beginning of the awareness-raising campaigns on education for children with disabilities.

  14. Historical photo, 2004
    2004

    First translation of national television news in Sign Language.

  15. Historical photo, 2009
    2009

    Opening of a hearing aid workshop.

  16. Historical photo, 2006
    2006

    First three blind students obtain their high school diploma.

  17. Historical photo, 2010
    2010

    A career and academic counselling department is created to facilitate access to higher education, professional training and employment.

  18. Historical photo, 2009
    2009

    First deaf students awarded the baccalaureate.

  19. Historical photo, 2011
    2011

    All the teaching staff is registered as civil servant by the Ministry of Education

  20. Historical photo, 2010
    2010

    First blind students graduated from university.

  21. Historical photo, 2014
    2014

    The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports takes the financial responsibility of the Braille workshop and sign language committee.

  22. Historical photo, 2011
    2011

    First deaf students go to university.

  23. Historical photo, 2017
    2017

    Creation of the first Resource center for deaf or blind students in Battambang

  24. Historical photo, 2016
    2016

    Signature of the agreement related to the transfer of the 5 special schools to the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport in the presence of His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Krousar Thmey

  25. Historical photo, 2019
    2019

    Official ceremony of the transfer of the 5 special schools to the ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MoEYS)

Present Day

The Story Continues

Today, Krousar Thmey supports 10 children across 15 Cambodian provinces — carrying forward the same promise made in 1991: that every child deserves the chance to grow, learn, and thrive.

AWARDS

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Benoît Duchâteau-Arminjon is awarded the Hero Award by World of Children, for the long-lasting impact of the actions conducted by former honorees

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Benoît Duchâteau-Arminjon receives the Trophy for French living abroad – Humanitarian and social category

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Phalla NEANG, current Director of the National Institute for Special Education (NISE) is nominated in the top 10 best teachers in the world by the Global Teacher Prize

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86th best NGO in the world according to the Global Journal

First Prize for Education in Asia-Pacific region (Stars Foundation)

Humanitarian Prize (World of Children Award)

Wenhui Award for Educational Innovation (UNESCO)

Human Rights Prize of the French Republic

Cooperation Prize of the French Republic

PARTNERS

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Partnerships Around The World

Since its creation, Krousar Thmey has set up long-term partnerships with Cambodian and international organizations.

Financial Support

Donors can financially support a program or project of their choice.

Technical Expertise

Technical partners allow us to benefit from specific expertise that Krousar Thmey does not have. Krousar Thmey always ensures that the projects implemented include a transfer of skills to the staff of the Foundation.

Academic & Career Guidance

Organizations, universities, institutions help Krousar Thmey’s Academic and Career Counseling Project support young people in finding their path.

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Partnerships With The Cambodian Authorities

Krousar Thmey constantly seeks to develop and maintain lasting relations with the Cambodian authorities. In addition to greater recognition, it brings us legitimacy, notoriety to the Cambodian population as well as financial contributions.

Memorandums of Understanding

« Memorandums of understanding » are regularly renewed between Krousar Thmey and governing authorities:

  • the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport regarding the Education for Deaf or Blind Children Program
  • the Ministry of Social Affairs regarding the Child Welfare Program
  • the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts regarding the Cultural and Artistic Development Program

Whether for an inauguration or to show their support, H.M. the King, the Prime Minister and his wife, as well as members of the royal family, regularly visit Krousar Thmey’s structures.

From 2020 onwards, Krousar Thmey will work collaboratively with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport on the Education for Deaf or Blind Children Program.

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Many thanks to all our partners for their support!

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Technical Partners

Enfants Sourds du Cambodge
Friends International
Deaf Development Programme
Cambodian Living Arts
Sipar
Save the Children

Krousar Thmey develops partnerships with other local organizations to give access to the children supported by the Foundation to other activities.

Financial Partners

Cambodian Public Authorities

  • His Majesty the King NORODOM Sihamoni
  • Her Majesty the Queen Mother NORODOM Monineath Sihanouk
  • Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei HUN Manet
  • Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate
  • Samdech Dr. Bun Rany HUN Sen
  • The Royal Government of Cambodia
  • Ministry of Social Affairs
  • Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
  • Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts
  • Ministry of Defense
  • Ministry of Information
  • Ministry of Interior
  • H.E. the ambassador for Cambodia at UNESCO
  • H.E. the ambassador for Cambodia to France
  • DUBRULLE Family
  • ENFANCE ESPOIR Foundation
  • Fondation Amanjaya
  • Fondation André & Cyprien
  • Fondation Masalina
  • Fonds Mécénat SIG
  • Foundation Philanthropique Famille Sandoz
  • Gertrude Hirzel Foundation
  • GREEN LEAVES EDUCATION Foundation
  • ICEVI
  • LA VOIX DE L'ENFANT Association
  • LES AMIS DES ENFANTS DU MONDE Association
  • MAY-OUI Foundation
  • Miwako Fujiwara – Musica Felice Foundation
  • Musica Felice
  • OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND (ONNET)
  • PAfID — People's Action for Inclusive Development
  • Raksa Koma Organization
  • ROTARY CLUB OF PERTH
  • ROTARY CLUB OF PHNOM PENH
  • STIFTUNG HIRTEN KINDER Foundation
  • TALIKA
  • UNICEF
  • ABA BANK
  • AMANJAYA HOTEL
  • ANGKOR ARTWORK (Eric STOCKER)
  • BAJAJ INTRACITY
  • BRED BANK CAMBODIA
  • BLIND MASSAGE CENTER
  • BODIA NATURE
  • CAMH Co. LTD
  • CMDK
  • D+Z URBAN HOTEL
  • KHMER CERAMICS & FINE ARTS CENTER
  • LONG RA Car mechanic
  • PROMOTION FOR DISABILITY PROJECT
  • PUNLEU THMEY Restaurant
  • RADIO HAPPINESS VOICE FOR THE BLIND
  • SAN FRANSISCO COMPANY
  • SEIN LIM
  • SENG POV Car mechanic
  • SMART Cambodia
  • SOCIAL COFFEE
  • SOFITEL Phnom Penh Phokeethra
  • SOFT SKILL PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
  • TEMPLATION ANGKOR BOUTIQUE
  • THALIAS (Malis, Khema, Arunreas Hotel)
  • TOP STREET RESTAURANT
  • VOICE OF THE BLIND Radio station
  • City of Geneva
  • City of Meyrin
  • Town of Hermance
  • Towns of Collonge-Bellerive, Hermance and Vandoeuvres

Accountability

Transparency & Accountability

Financial Transparency

Financial transparency is a key principle for Krousar Thmey. Everybody has the right to know how the funds raised are used. The implementation of programs and projects is our priority.

Thanks to strict financial management and the involvement of European volunteers, all administrative costs remain under 4% of the total budget.

Krousar Thmey Cambodia's accounts are all audited and certified each year by an independent audit firm (PricewaterhouseCoopers since 2013 and KPMG before then). Working closely with the auditors, Krousar Thmey is committed to constantly improving the quality and precision of its financial processes.

< 4%
Administrative costs
100%
Funds reach the children
Annual
Independent audit (PwC)
2013
PricewaterhouseCoopers since

Audited Financial Statements

Audited statements are available for download. Our French and Swiss organisations' accounts are also audited annually.

Annual Report 2020

Origins of the Funds

In support of its local activity in Cambodia, Krousar Thmey benefits from the involvement of volunteers in international entities: Krousar Thmey France, Krousar Thmey Switzerland and Krousar Thmey Singapore. As their main activity is fundraising, these branches are a privileged relay to donors outside of Cambodia.

Donations received in Cambodia come mainly from non-governmental organizations and to a lesser extent from private donors and the Cambodian authorities.

Financial or in-kind donations from the Cambodian authorities have increased steadily over the past few years, accounting for nearly 8% of Krousar Thmey's resources. All staff of special schools for deaf or blind children are civil servants of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.

🏆 Krousar Thmey won the label Ideas in 2010 — recognising organisations committed to social innovation and impact.