Based in Siem Reap, Cambodia, Anjali House is registered as a local Non-Governmental Organisation. Created in 2006 under the umbrella of the Angkor Photography Festival Association, Anjali provides refuge, care and education for nearly 80 under-privileged children between the ages of 4 and 16 years old.
All the children that attend the centre come from impoverished local families where the children previously had little or no opportunity to attend public school and were encouraged to beg, or work, often scavenging for recyclable materials or selling souvenirs to tourists. Many of the parents have disabilities and/or suffer from addictions to drugs, alcohol and gambling.
Anjali House offers these kids food, clean drinking water, bathing facilities, healthcare and education. Anjali House subsidizes public school for each child and supports their families by providing rice allowances, psycho-social services and micro-credits.
Anjali House is a safe haven where kids find support, friendship and shelter from the hardships of everyday life in Cambodia. We aim to create an environment in which the kids can be kids, playing, learning, discovering their strengths, and having fun. In addition, through education we aim to equip Anjali kids with skills to take into the workforce and the opportunity to create a bright future for themselves.
We believe that no child should be forced to beg or work. We believe that they have the right to enjoy their childhood - to learn, play, make friends and grow in a safe and happy environment.
"These are basic rights that no child should be denied"
For more information, visit our website: www.anjali-house.com
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