Since 1998 Sovanapoom Care has been active in rural Cambodian communities working side by side with the Khmer people.  Our mission is to enable Cambodians to care for their own orphans, widows and those in need in their communities. 

Initially established as a response to the desperate needs of people in one community in Kandal Province, Sovanapoom Care envisions reaching every province in Cambodia.  This will be achieved through community based programs, training and equipping young people with life skills, good character and morals so that they can be successful and in turn help their own family, community and their country.

Today the people of Sovanapoom are contributing together as a family to provide children’s home, school and vocational training, refuge centre, providing emergency assistance with food and medical care for the local community and a regular outreach assisting up to 2,800 people weekly.

The community of Sovanapoom quickly outgrew its’ original building by the Mekong River in Kandal Province and a new Community Centre is under construction. In January 2008 we moved into the new building, but we still require additional funding the complete the construction of this Community Centre and School.  Once completed, the new building will have classrooms and accommodation for 200 students, a large auditorium, office, vocational training area and volunteer accommodation units.

As a community initiative established in one of the poorest areas of Cambodia the students and children in the care of Sovanapoom are unable to pay for their education or care.  Presently all funding for this work is received through donations from individuals, businesses, churches, and other organisations.  It’s only as they continue to receive donations of funds that all this work is able to continue; caring for the children, providing an education and vocational training, and continuing to assist the local community.  It’s never been easy but the visible difference in the lives of the children and young people being helped here is encouraging.   

Sovanapoom Care is committed to helping children and adults at risk in Cambodia.  To help them achieve their goal of establishing a Community Training Centre in every province, an Agricultural Project is being established.  Please see the Agriculture and Farming page for more details on this new project.

It's only with the help of concerned people like yourself that this work can continue.  Donations to approved projects are tax deductible for donors in Australia and the United States.  Please view the contact us page to see how you can contribute to the future of these young people in Cambodia.

If you have any queries or if would like further information on any areas of the work of Sovanapoom Care please contact us.