KCDI - CCC Member CCC Bi-Monthly Meeting 2 nd 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 interns Executive Committee Technical Team Care Takers and Guards KCDI 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 KCDI For tour groups with advanced booking For National Celebrations Wedding Music and other festivals such as Trot

Monthly Performances

Happy New Year!