KCDI - CCC Member

CCC Bi-Monthly Meeting2nd April, 2013

Ms. Hing Srey

Background

Khmer Cultural Development Institute, also known as the Kampot Traditional Music School, is a non governmental and non-profit organization.It was found in 1994 by Ms. Catherine Geach, an English woman.

Vision and Mission

Vision: A society that respects, values and supports traditional Khmer arts and culture and provides opportunities for vulnerable children.

Mission: To protect, preserve and develop Cambodian Traditional Arts and Culture for future generations through education, training and awareness raising and to care for and heal vulnerable children.

Staff

12 staff and 6 internsExecutive CommitteeTechnical TeamCare Takers and GuardsKCDI is overseen by a Board of five member

Programs

Boarding House: 28 eesidential children (15 girls) who attend public school and train in the arts at KCDI

Outreach program: Teaching community children in the arts

Transition Program: Supporting graduated, adult students to independent life outside the center

Exhibitions: KCDI hall open to Cambodian artists as a free exhibition space for community

Research and Documentation: Traditional art forms are preserved and recorded

Pin Peat

Yike

Mohori

Classical Dance

Folk Dance

Performances

Monthly Performance at KCDIFor tour groups with advanced bookingFor National Celebrations Wedding Music and other festivals such as Trot

Monthly Performances

Happy New Year!