- Who we are?
Family Care Cambodia (FCC) is a non-profit, faith-based
organization founded and directed by Alex and Ann Soldner, in 2002. We were legally recognized by the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs in 2006; the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports in 2009,
and the Council for the Development of Cambodia in 2009.
- Where we work?
We have worked throughout Cambodia, but our main programs
are in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kampong Speu and Kratie provinces. Cambodia is a poor, but
fast developing nation so infrastructure is basic. There are decent roads to
each of our main project locations and safe accommodations available. The
weather is warm all year round with 2 main seasons- Wet and Dry. Clean drinking
water is readily available. Keeping a high standard for personal hygiene is
recommended to avoid tropical diseases.
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Our history
Our story begins in 2002 when we, Alex & Ann Soldner,
responded to a need for qualified and committed volunteers to help in the
rebuilding and recovery of Cambodia. Firm believers in the adage that “the best
ability is availability”, we have sought to invest our time, resources,
experience and talents to help any situation or person, as best we can.
The parents of 8 children (and now 5
grandchildren), we had lived and worked in Southeast Asia for the over 35 years
in such countries as India, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Thailand and Cambodia.
During that time we’ve helped established community homeschooling cooperatives,
participated in disaster relief for flood victims, organized teacher trainings
and seminars, developed curriculums and led English camps and courses for rural
students. Ann served as a natural labor coach, assisting many women through
healthy, natural childbirths, and also developed a program to prepare abandoned
preschool children for adoption abroad, eliminating the main causes of reactive
attachment disorder and earning an award from the Thai Prime Minister.
Since coming to Cambodia, our heart has always been “for
the children” and our desire has been to provide the same standard of love,
nurturing and development to the children and young people we work with, as we
would want our own children to receive.
- Our
mission/vision
Vision: A world in which all children are nurtured and valued,
and given the chance to discover and develop their unique gifts, regardless of
nationality, culture or economic status.
Mission: To help children develop their full potential in a loving
and nurturing environment; To strengthen and encourage parents, teachers and
caregivers and to equip them with the resources for the job.
- Our goals :
Our
goal is to build up children and strengthen families. We do this by assisting
in childhood trauma recovery, providing opportunities for early education,
bi-lingual training, creative arts, sports and IT skills training, and by
equipping parents, teachers and caregivers with the skills and resources they
need to accomplish their important tasks.
- Who are we looking for?:
We
are looking for volunteers who are culturally adaptable and enthusiastic about
educating children and working closely with local Cambodian families, teachers
and students. An outgoing, friendly nature is important, as is respect for the
local laws and customs. Candidates should be in good health both physically and
mentally. Those who have background experience or training in teaching, social
work, early education, sports training for children, curriculum development, IT
teaching, community service or agriculture will find meaningful ways to put
their skills to work. Those who have different work backgrounds, but who are
committed and willing to get involved with teaching and training children and
youth may also apply.