What Krousar Thmey Foundation does

Krousar Thmey Foundation is a Cambodia-based nonprofit organisation founded in 1991 by Benoît Duchâteau-Arminjon that supports disadvantaged and disabled children through three core programs delivered in 15 provinces: Child Welfare (2 temporary and 2 long-term protection centres, 2 family houses, and outside-case support serving 240 children), Education for Deaf or Blind Children (originally 5 special schools, transferred to the Ministry of Education in 2019, now serving 768 students with continued Krousar Thmey technical advisory), and Cultural and Artistic Development (School of Khmer Arts and Culture in Serey Sophon serving 1,088 students). Cross-cutting projects include Academic and Career Counselling (357 youths) and a Health and Hygiene Project. Since 1991 the foundation has supported more than 10,000 children cumulatively, and currently supports 4,079 children in active development.

The foundation's core technology and methodology centres on specialised education tools for sensory disabilities, including Khmer Sign Language (developed from 1997 and adapted from American Sign Language), Braille production, hearing-aid fitting, and inclusive-education teacher training. It has launched the "Words and Pictures" mobile application (over 500 words with integrated sounds and sign-language pictograms) developed with Open Institute and supported by the Ministry of Education, Symphasis Foundation, and Clariant Foundation. Operations are backed by a hearing-aid workshop, a Braille workshop, an ICT-education programme for visually impaired students, and inclusive-education pilots in 6 provinces with partner PAfID.

The business model is purely donation- and grant-driven. Annual budget is USD 950,000, with administrative costs held below 4% of total budget through volunteer involvement. Cambodian government contributions account for roughly 8% of resources, primarily through Ministry of Education civil-servant salaries for special-school staff. International support entities in Paris, Geneva, and Singapore, all volunteer-run, handle fundraising, donor relations, and cultural-promotion activities. Financial statements have been independently audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers annually since 2013, and the foundation holds the IDEAS transparency label awarded in 2010. Services are distributed directly through owned program structures rather than commercial channels.

Name

Krousar Thmey Foundation

Legal name

Krousar Thmey Foundation

Website

https://krousar-thmey.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Krousar Thmey Foundation is a Cambodia-based nonprofit founded in 1991 that supports 4,079 disadvantaged and disabled children through child welfare, special education for deaf and blind children, and Khmer cultural preservation programs delivered across 15 provinces.

Ownership category

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Product category

Child Welfare and Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710), Grantmaking Foundations (813211)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safeguarding, Child Protection & Reporting Services (EDAJAIAD), K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB), Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Special education programs
• Deaf and blind education
• Child protection services
• Nonprofit foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Phnom Penh

HQ country

Cambodia

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary funding comes from individual donors and organizations worldwide, channeled through international entities in France, Switzerland, and Singapore. Donations can be designated to specific programs or pooled for general use. Administrative costs are kept under 4% of total budget.
2. Institutional Funding: Support from international organizations and NGOs, supplemented by Cambodian government contributions representing approximately 8% of resources. The Ministry of Education pays civil servant salaries for special school staff.
3. Government Support: Financial and in-kind donations from Cambodian authorities have increased steadily, accounting for nearly 8% of Krousar Thmey's resources. Staff of special schools for deaf or blind children are civil servants paid by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Krousar Thmey Foundation is a Cambodian nonprofit organization that supports disadvantaged children through three core programs: Child Welfare (protection centers, family houses, and outside case support), Education for Deaf or Blind Children (5 special schools, inclusive education, and specialized teacher training), and Cultural and Artistic Development (School of Khmer Arts and Culture). Services are provided free of charge to beneficiaries and funded through donations, grants, and government support.

Product overview

Krousar Thmey Foundation operates as a unified portfolio of interconnected social programs supporting disadvantaged Cambodian children. The core offerings consist of three main programs: the Child Welfare Program (managing temporary and long-term protection centers, family houses, and cross-cutting support services including academic counseling and health/hygiene), the Education for Deaf or Blind Children Program (operating 5 Special Education High Schools plus specialized projects in screening, teacher training, ICT access, and inclusive education), and the Cultural and Artistic Development Program (featuring the School of Khmer Arts and Culture). The Foundation also offers a mobile application called Words and Pictures for Cambodian Sign Language learning. All programs work together to provide comprehensive support from child protection through education and career preparation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Words and Pictures: Mobile phone application enabling children with hearing and speech impairments and their relatives to practice Cambodian Sign Language
• School of Khmer Arts and Culture

Products and services

• Words and Pictures Application A mobile phone application enabling children with hearing and speech impairments and their relatives to practice Cambodian Sign Language, featuring over 500 words with integrated sounds and sign language pictograms.
• Child Welfare Program A comprehensive child protection program facilitating reintegration of marginalized street children, victims of neglect, poverty, trafficking, or difficult family situations, into families and society through emotional, educational, and material support.
• Education for Deaf or Blind Children Program A program enabling children with visual or hearing disabilities to access specialized education and support for working life preparation, operating 5 Special Education High Schools now under the Ministry of Education with ongoing technical support.
• Cultural and Artistic Development Program A program enabling children to make their cultural heritage their own through (re)discovery of traditions and arts, including the School of Khmer Arts and Culture in Serey Sophon.
• Temporary Protection Centers Short-term accommodation facilities welcoming children for up to 6 months while assessing family situations and planning reintegration.
• Long-term Protection Centers Residential facilities providing stable environment and access to education for children who cannot be reintegrated with families.
• Family Houses Family-based care where recruited and trained Cambodian couples raise children from the Foundation alongside their own children.
• Academic and Career Counseling Project Support services facilitating marginalized youth access to higher education, vocational training and employment through individualized follow-up and soft skills training.
• Health and Hygiene Project Medical care, psychological support, and hygiene education services for children and staff in protection structures.
• Special Schools for Deaf or Blind Children Five specialized schools providing disability-adapted education aligned with the National Education program, now transferred to government administration.
• Teacher Training Project Capacity building program strengthening skills of specialized teachers and training public education system teachers for special needs pupils.
• ICT Education for Visually Impaired Students Program strengthening ICT education and learning for students with visual impairment through teacher capacity building, equipment provision, and pedagogic resource development.
• Access to Sport for Children with Disabilities Sports education program improving social participation opportunities for children with visual and hearing disabilities through rugby, football, handball, basketball, and athletics.
• Inclusive Education for Children with Low Vision Pilot project enabling visually impaired students to follow education in public schools through screening, adapted optic devices, and teacher training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,079 children currently supported across all programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (Cambodia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of understanding for Education for Deaf or Blind Children Program. Schools transferred to ministry in 2019 with Krousar Thmey as technical advisor. Ministry provides civil servant salaries for special school staff.
• Ministry of Social Affairs (Cambodia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of understanding for Child Welfare Program, regular collaboration on child protection initiatives.
• Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts (Cambodia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of understanding for Cultural and Artistic Development Program including the School of Khmer Arts and Culture.
• Enfants Sourds du CambodgekeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench organization providing hearing aids and audiology expertise for hearing-impaired children in Cambodia.
• International Council for Education of People with Visual Impairment (ICEVI)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal organization supporting education for people with visual impairments, partner in special education initiatives.
• Overbrook School for the Blind (ONNET)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing expertise and resources for blind education programs.
• People's Action for Inclusive Development (PAfID)keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplementing partner for inclusive education pilot project for visually impaired students in 6 provinces.
• Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for psychological support training program for Krousar Thmey teams launched in 2024.
• Open InstitutekeyTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner that developed the Words and Pictures mobile application for Cambodian Sign Language.
• PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)supportingOthersIndependent audit firm conducting annual financial audits since 2013, ensuring financial transparency.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• M'lop Tapang: Cambodian NGO in Sihanoukville providing residential care, education, and family support for at-risk children and families. Operates similar child welfare and protection structures in Cambodia.
• Humanity & Inclusion (Handicap International): International disability and inclusion NGO with operations in Cambodia focused on disability rights, rehabilitation, and inclusive education. Comparable focus on disability inclusion and special education support.
• Friends International: Cambodia-based nonprofit operating child protection, education, and family reintegration services for street children and marginalized youth. Directly comparable to Krousar Thmey's Child Welfare Program in geography, beneficiary profile, and program model.
• ChildFund Cambodia: International child development and sponsorship organization operating in Cambodia. Directly comparable in serving disadvantaged children through education, health, and child protection programs.
• SOS Children's Villages: Global organization providing alternative family-based care for children without parental care, with operations across Cambodia. Same family-house alternative care model as Krousar Thmey's Child Welfare Program.
• Pour un Sourire d'Enfant (PSE): French-founded NGO based in Cambodia providing education, healthcare, and vocational training to children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Similar beneficiary profile, geographic focus, and holistic program model to Krousar Thmey.
• World Vision Cambodia: Large international child welfare NGO operating sponsorship-based programs across Cambodia. Similar child welfare and education focus, with significant Cambodia-based program delivery.
• Terre des Hommes: Swiss-headquartered international NGO focused on child welfare and child protection. Comparable donor geography (Switzerland) and child welfare mission focus.
• Cambodian Children's Fund: Cambodia-focused NGO providing education, healthcare, and career development to disadvantaged children and families. Comparable in mission, geography, and child welfare plus education focus.
• ActionAid Cambodia: International NGO operating in Cambodia on child rights, education, and women's empowerment. Comparable in addressing children's welfare and rights through community-based programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KrousarThmey
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpAN_C5nP7_VA9Pg5DekAiw
• Facebookfacebook.com/krousarthmeyfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/krousar-thmey
• Instagraminstagram.com/krousar_thmey_foundation

Compliance1 record

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Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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