students enrolled annually
invested yearly in education and the community
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of graduates in jobs
What we do
Over 1,000 students are empowered every year through our schools and programs in performing, visual, and applied arts. Both leisure classes for children and vocational training for young adults develop their creativity, communication, and concentration skills, and give them access to a sustainable artistic career while preserving and promoting Cambodian arts and culture.
Support us
Help us spread a passion for the arts across Cambodia. We believe that all children, regardless of their background, deserve to have access to the healing powers of the arts. Our artistic training provides art therapy as well as professional skills that lead to lasting employment. Your donation directly supports these programs.
Come see a circus show!
Circus shows
Experience a circus show by our talented students. Shows take place on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays starting at 7 p.m. Buy your tickets online or on campus!
Visit the campus
Mornings and afternoons, Monday to Friday, we welcome you on guided tours of our vibrant campus. Book your visit today!
Workshops & Events
We offer workshops and events for tourists and businesses alike. Spend a day studying art, dance, circus or music with our artists and performers, or host your next meeting or team building seminar at our lush and atmospheric campus.
Sponsor a Child
When you join our child sponsorship program, your monthly gift gives our most at-risk students the aid and support they need to stay in school and pursue their passions.
Volunteer with Us
We welcome committed and passionate volunteers who have specific expertise or experience which fills a current need. Those needs change over time, but some examples of skills often needed are in social media, communications, IT, lighting, sound design, merchandising, and customer service.
Job Openings
Do you believe in the power of the arts as a tool for human development and social change? If this is you, join our team! Check out our open positions here.
News & Stories
30 Years of Phare Ponleu Selpak: How We’re Celebrating 30 Years of the Brightness of the Arts All Year Long
Grab a slice of birthday cake and prepare the fireworks, because it’s time to celebrate. This year, 2024, is the 30th anniversary of Phare Ponleu Selpak! The idea for Phare began in 1986 when French humanitarian Véronique Decrop worked as a drawing teacher in the...
Meet CHHAI Bunsorng, Student Services Supervisor on the Phare Social Support Team
The Social Support program of Phare Ponleu Selpak is dedicated to improving the living standard of Cambodian children and their families in the community while engaging them in safeguarding children's rights and well-being. This is made possible by the Social Support...
Meet the Volunteers of Phare Ponleu Selpak: Olivia AUDO, Communications & Marketing Intern
At Phare Ponleu Selpak, we are fortunate to work with volunteers and interns from across Cambodia and around the world. It’s one of the best parts of being on our team – you get to form friendships and meet people from everywhere! This week we’re proud to interview...
Celebrating 30 Years of Phare Ponleu Selpak: A Weekend of Festivities in Phnom Penh
You are cordially invited to join us for Phare Ponleu Selpak's 30th anniversary celebrations in Phnom Penh from 1-3 March 2024. In addition to our annual charity gala – graciously hosted by Rosewood Phnom Penh – we are proud to co-produce and co-present two new...
Why Do the Arts Matter? A Conversation with the Co-Founders of Phare Ponleu Selpak
Arts are at the center of everything we do at Phare Ponleu Selpak. Phare’s mission, vision, values – and even its name – are all based on the idea that creativity and artistic expression are inherently valuable. We also believe that the visual and performing arts...
Thank You for Making the First-Ever Sangker River Run a Smashing Success!
Wow! What a strong finish to the first-ever Sangker River Run, and thank you to everyone who made it such an incredible success! On Saturday 20 January 2024, Phare Ponleu Selpak hosted the inaugural Sangker River Run, welcoming 140 runners and cyclists from (at least)...
Another Year of Shining Bright: Highlights from 2023 at Phare Ponleu Selpak
With another year gone by, it’s time to reflect on everything that’s happened at Phare Ponleu Selpak in 2023. This past year, Cambodia has still been recovering from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic, and while international tourism numbers have been...
Sneak Peak: Korea-Cambodia Circus Collaboration Coming to Tini Tinou International Circus Festival 2024
If you’re a fan of circus, then you know that one of the biggest circus festivals in Southeast Asia is returning this year to Battambang, Cambodia: the Tini Tinou International Circus Festival. In preparation for the 12th edition of Tini Tinou, circus artists from...
The Rich Cultural Heritage of Khmer Traditional Dance Taught at Phare Ponleu Selpak
When you think of Cambodia, it’s easy to think about its amazing temples and ancient ruins – especially Angkor Wat – along with its rich cultural heritage. Khmer traditional dance is a key part of Cambodian arts and culture. In fact, the beauty and softness of...
The Top 10 Phare Ponleu Selpak Blog Posts of 2023
It’s that time of year when everything from music to movies is arranged in a list and counted down. At Phare Ponleu Selpak, we’re doing the same. The past year has been quite busy at Phare Ponleu Selpak with art festivals, volunteers, star alumni, and more all making...
Meet the Volunteers of Phare Ponleu Selpak: Eva Xiste, Teacher Assistant & Graphic Designer
The campus of Phare Ponleu Selpak is home to volunteers from Cambodia and all around the world. This week, we’re proud to interview Eva Xiste who is from France but doing her university studies in London. During her time at Phare, Eva helped change lives through the...