Our goal is to work for the rehabilitation and integration of disabled children into Cambodian society. The special education programs are the first step in working towards this goal. As a follow-up program to our special education, we provide vocational training for our graduates. The goal of this program is to teach our students specific skills to make it possible for them to find a job. Employment helps them to integrate and to become more independent. For this purpose, students learn basic skills like cleaning, preparing tables before meals, washing the dishes, cleaning the garden, following instructions, working together, job attitude, social skills, sport, music, and games. Currently, our main activity is the production of paper bags (see video) for a business that sells 100% natural Cambodian Eco products. This is a very suitable activity for our students since all of them can contribute to the whole process of making the product. Furthermore, we mediate with different parties to ensure job placement for our students.

Our Vocational Training Centre in brief…

·        A program for youth with mild to moderate intellectual disability

·        Aged between 16 and 25

·        A program where we train on soft skills and hard skills

·        A weekly schedule including job attitude, teamwork, collaboration, independence, problem-solving, self-esteem, confidence and social skills, sport, and music.

·        Handmade production of papers bags as manly activity

·        Production customized and sold on monthly request to private companies

·        Complementary training in cleaning and gardening

·        Some youth referred to partners to be trained in hospitality skills

·        Support on Job searching and placement for the youth

·        Monitoring and permanent support for youth and their families