Recent news & events
LHA Newsletter 2011 can be found here
Also you can view other activities that have been happening in 2011 here
You can stay up-to-date about Life And Hope Association by browsing the list of the latest news items below:
INVITATION- 7th Class Graduation of Sewing School, Feb 24 2012
February 19, 2012
Dear families and Friends, You may remember that the 7th Class of our Sewing School began on April 14, 2011. The ten-month course is nearly over and these young women are ready go on to the next stage of their lives upon graduation. You are cordially invited to congratulate them at their graduation ceremony, which will be held on February 24, 2012 at 2:30pm on the grounds of Wat Damnak, Siem Reap Angkor, Cambodia. For further information contact: lifeandhopeangkor@gmail.com or see more details and pictures on facebook. Read more.
LHA Newsletter 2011 and other info on other activities happening in 2011 have been published
January 07, 2012
You can now access our 2011 newsletter and also information on other activities that have been happening at LHA Read more.
The girls from PAGE and the Sewing School are working together to help local familes affected by the recent terrible floods.
November 08, 2011
At least 500 patients in 4 local hospitals have received emergency food packs from the Sewing School students and PAGE girls at LHA. Read more.
Vacancy announcement: Project Coordinator and Program Director
July 15, 2011
LHA is seeking qualified Cambodian candidates for the full-time position of Project Coordinator to work at our Children's Development Village (orphanage) in Leap Village, Peak Sneng Commune, Angkor Thom District and Program Director to work at our head office in Siem Reap. Read more.
10 students successfully admited to Ecole Paul Dubrule and Sala Bai
July 06, 2011
Two PAGE girls, Vichiny and Sameng, and eight students from Angkor Thom Junior High School have successfully passed entry exams and have been admitted into the prestigious training schools of Paul Dubrule and Sala Bai. Read more.
LHA conducts a new graduate survey
July 05, 2011
On 23 June, LHA started conducting a new graduate survey of the Hotel de la Paix/LHA Sewing School. Read more.
New land added to the JHS vegetable garden
June 13, 2011
A few months ago, German foundation Hilfe für Kinder in Kambodscha, the sponsor of Angkor Thom Junior High School, purchased a piece of land (60m X 85m) to be added to the existing vegetable garden. Read more.
$6,900 donation buys two houses, over 100 books, and a new tractor for CDV
June 09, 2011
Cindy Duncan's fundraising efforts have resulted in $6,900 donation. Read more.
LHA receives training on accounting and financial management
June 07, 2011
LHA continues to undergo positive changes, and these changes could hardly be possible without the help of highly skilled people from outside. Read more.
One more new house at the Children's Development Village
May 05, 2011
With the help of her family and friends, Kate Holden from London has raised $2,000 and donated a new house to the Children's Development Village. Read more.
Hotel de la Paix/LHA Sewing School featured in the Phnom Penh Post
May 04, 2011
Hotel de la Paix/LHA Sewing School has been featured in the Phnom Penh Post, Tuesday 3 May 2011, P. 16. Read more.
A new course on English and Hospitality Management at JHS
May 04, 2011
In the beginning of May, an American NGO EGBOK Mission started a new course on English and Hospitality Management at our Angkor Thom Junior High School. Read more.
The new sewing school has been officially opened
April 19, 2011
The new Hotel de la Paix & LHA Sewing School was officially opened on Thursday 14 April - the first day of the Khmer New Year. Read more.
10 solar panels installed at CDV
April 12, 2011
On Sunday-Monday (10-11 April) ten solar panels were installed at the Children's Development Village (orphanage). Read more.
Channel Ten News Australia reports on the efforts to rebuild Cambodia
April 06, 2011
Life and Hope Association (LHA) has been featured on Channel Ten News Australia (05:11-05:50) as one of the NGOs helping to rebuild poverty and disease stricken Cambodia. Read more.
A new high school opened in Samrong village
April 04, 2011
On Saturday, 2 April 2011, a new high school was opened in Samrong village, located about 33 km northeast from Siem Reap in Knar Pour commune, Sotnie Kom distrcit. Read more.
Food for Education: new year, new focus
March 21, 2011
Since 2005, Life and Hope Association and Rice for Cambodia have been supporting the education of poor children by providing their families with rice, uniforms and school supplies. Read more.
LHA paricipates in 100th International Women's Day
March 09, 2011
In Cambodia, like in many other countries around the world 8 March is celebrated as International Women's Day. Read more.
A new house donated to a poor family
March 03, 2011
Matthew Lee from Singapore has donated $1,400 and built a new house for a poor family living in Chong Knea village. Read more.
Three students being sponsored by LHA scholarships
January 18, 2011
In 2008, our generous friend from Hong Kong, Ms. Chen Yuk Chun, donated $4,000 to LHA. Read more.
Another PAGE girl has been accepted to university
January 11, 2011
Last year one of the PAGE girls finished her school and started studying at the Royal University of Phnom Penh to become a Khmer language teacher. Read more.
Seven new classes have been opened at Foreign Language School
January 06, 2011
LHA Foreign Language School (FLS) opened its door for the first time in 2006. Read more.
A new house being built at Children’s Development Village
December 30, 2010
Some of the older kids living at Children's Development Village will start a new year in a brand new house. Read more.
Hotel de la Paix – LHA Sewing School is under construction
December 27, 2010
In December, LHA started the construction of a new sewing training center. Read more.
PAGE girls visit the floating village of Kampong Phluk
December 13, 2010
On 12 December, EGBOK Mission organized a half-day trip for PAGE girls to the floating village of Kampong Phluk. Read more.
New video clip about Children’s Development Village
December 07, 2010
With the help of Old Dog Documentaries and Ms. Asta Tamuleviciute, who works as a volunteer Program Officer at LHA, we made a new video clip about our Children's Development Village (orphanage). Read more.
Australian students sponsor the construction of four houses
November 30, 2010
In November, LHA completed the construction of four new houses: two houses in Chea Smon village and two houses in Kampong Thkov village. Read more.
Graduation ceremony at Hotel de la Paix – LHA Sewing School
November 19, 2010
On 18 November 2010, 19 students graduated from Hotel de la Paix – LHA Sewing School. Read more.
16 October - World Food Day
October 18, 2010
On 16 October, together with Peace Café we organized an event for the World Food Day. Read more.
