Voices of the Elders

We visit elders in their homes, villages, and community centers to record their life stories—capturing their voices in both Khmer and English.
Each story is transcribed, translated, archived, and published in print and digital form. These stories are shared with families and featured in public exhibitions.

✅ 2025 Target: 100 elder stories recorded across 3 provinces and 1 U.S. community

We deliver monthly essentials—rice, medicine, mobility tools, and hygiene products—to elders without caregivers.
Where needed, we also provide $50–100 microgrants for urgent health or shelter needs.

✅ 2025 Pilot: 200 care packages delivered; 40 wellness grants disbursed

We host intergenerational gatherings at temples, village halls, and schools—where youth listen to elder stories, exchange letters, and perform cultural songs or dances in honor of them.

✅ Example: Phnom Penh “Ancestor Day” event — 75 youth + 30 elders participated in a cultural listening circle

Through partner monks, midwives, and caregivers, we support elders in their final stage of life—offering prayer ceremonies, companionship, and posthumous tribute support for families.

✅ 10 elders received last rites, spiritual care, and legacy photo ceremonies in 2024 pilot

• Battambang, Kampong Thom, and Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• Arizona-based Cambodian diaspora (pilot site: Glendale/Phoenix)
• In-home visits, pagodas, and rural clinics

• $25 provides a month of food staples for one elder
• $100 funds a story preservation kit (audio gear + translation + publishing)
• $500 sponsors a full legacy recording, printing, and tribute event for one elder
• $1,000 funds one mobile outreach mission to a rural community