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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.
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KCDI - CCC Member CCC Bi-Monthly Meeting 2nd April, 2013 Ms. HingSrey
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
Performances • Monthly Performance at KCDI • For tour groups with advanced booking • For National Celebrations • Wedding Music and other festivals such as Trot