ANJALI, a centre for underprivileged children
The Angkor Photo Association founded Anjali, a centre that provides a safe and happy educational environment for almost 80 children. This project was firstly associated to the Green Gecko House but is now running independently under the name of Anjali. Every day, Anjali kids take English and Khmer classes, receive a nutritious meal and two snacks, wash, play and take part in creative art workshops. Anjali also subsidizes public school for all the children and provides a rice allowance for the children to take home to their families. Many of Anjali's children are from poor or troubled families and most of them were begging in the streets of Siem Reap helping their parents to feed their families.
During the festival there are photo workshops for the children and at the end there will be a fundraising Photo Auction for Anjali thanks to renowned photographers' print donations.
This year again, French photographer Anne Fourès will lead the photo workshops.
In addition, the Adi Dassler Fund has sponsored the construction of a 5-way sports programme. Life values are taught through the active practice of art and sports.
