Mith Samlanh Organization

Mith Samlanh (“Friends” in English) is a local organization working with Cambodian street children, their families and the community to develop creative projects that effecitively support the children to become in dependent and productive members of the community.

Mith Samlanh ws established in August 1994 as a non-religious organization working with street children in Phnom Penh. The non-governmental organization (NGO) was estabilshed in response to the needs of street children, their famiies and their community. The projects of Mith Samlanh aim to facilitate the children’s social reintegration into their families, the public school system, the workplace, and their culture.

From its brightly painted center behind Friends the Restaurant, Mith Samlanh offers food, shelter, medical care, traning and educational facilities for over 1,800 homeless, vulnerable or abandoned children each day.

Our Vision: Together, we protect street children/youth and related groups and with them create innovative and exciting opportunities to build their futures.

Our Mission:

Mith Samlanh is a local non Governmental organization, founded by Friends-International and member of the Friends Alliance, works with and for street children/youth, their families and their communities to build their futures by:

• Protecting street children and youth from all forms of abuse within the scope of the International Convention of the Rights of the Child;

• Reintegrating street children and youth so they become actively involved in the development of their society;

• Preventing street children and youth from engaging in risky behavior and/or dangerous situations that compromise their futures;

• Improving the way organizations work by promoting innovative and effective approaches with the active participation of the children and youth;

• Influencing all tiers of society to provide supportive environments and adopt positive behavior changes.

Since 1994, Mith Samlanh, in collaboration with Friends-International / Friends Alliance, is developing creative, innovative and holistic programs, building networks, support youth-led projects and establishing solid protection and support services within organizations, communities and within all tiers of society while aiming at becoming sustainable.

Contact:

• Mith Samlanh Office: Postal Address: P.O. Box 588, #215 Street 13, Sangkat Chey Chumneas Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• Tel: +855 23 220 596
• Fax: +855 23 426 748
• info@mithsamlanh.org
• www.mithsamlanh.org

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