Street Children in Cambodia
with the street children supported by Friends International. Through dance workshops and creative exploration, the project offered the children a space to move, breathe, express themselves, and reconnect with their inner strength.
For many of them, this experience became more than just an introduction to dance — it opened a door to discipline, self-respect, emotional release and resilience. After the workshops, several children and teenagers expressed their wish to continue dancing — a sign that the seeds planted during the program had taken root.
The work did not end with DFW’s departure. A Salsa teacher based in Phnom Penh generously volunteered to continue training some of the participants, offering regular classes free of charge. In a context where a single dance class can cost the equivalent of a day’s salary, this opportunity carries both artistic and social meaning.
Beyond expression and joy, dance may one day become — for some of these young people — a skill that can generate independence, dignity and new life perspectives.
… and we will follow their next steps with curiosity and tenderness
