A country changes in a whirlwind
Cambodia is one of the countries most affected by climate change worldwide. In this story, you will learn what impact this has on the country.
Choir rehearsals for a new music video
Our school choir is rehearsing a new piece of music, which the children also want to turn into a music video. Here is a glimpse of the rehearsals.
27.10 bis 30.10.2022: Smiling Gecko is at the International Contemporary Art Fair «Kunst 22 Zürich»
From 27th to 30th October 2022 we will have a stand at «Kunst 22 Zürich» in Hall 550 in Oerlikon. We are exhibiting pictures taken by our founder Hannes Schmid of the garbage collectors in Sihanoukville.
The history of our school uniforms
School and Kindergarten The history of our school uniforms School uniforms are worn in many countries of the world today to make any social differences between the children less visible. In rural Cambodia, where all people are practically equally poor, they serve other purposes. Here you can find out what they are.Our school and kindergarten
TENDER PERSON, TOUGH BACKGROUND
As a young maid, when Mariya was molested by her householder, she thought: This is the end. In fact, it was the beginning – of her unique career as a chef.
IN THE SLUMS OF SIHANOUKVILLE
These are images that are hard to bear. And yet we want to show them at the end of this report. Because they reflect the reality in Cambodia. The people who live in the slums and dumps of Sihanoukville.
FOUR YOUNG CARPENTERS GRADUATE!
A reason to be happy on the Smiling Gecko Campus: Four of our carpenter apprentices have completed their training and are therefore well prepared for a life with prospects in Cambodia. Here we present the four.
The youth rat hunters of Phnom Penh
Where Cambodian meat and fish traders peddle their wares under questionable hygienic conditions during the day, young people sneak through the deserted places at night. Hannes Schmid has followed them with a cameraman.
STRONG TOGETHER FOR CAMBODIA
Thanks to our holistic approach, we are actually quite self-sufficient on the Smiling Gecko Campus today. But of course there are also areas where it makes sense for us to work together with other organisations.
THE HOUSE OF CULTURE AND MUSIC
Hollywood director and Smiling Gecko godfather Marc Forster is convinced: “Music, literature and film are emotional forms of expression that contribute to a nation’s healing process.” With the House of Culture and Music we want to contribute to this in the future. Here’s how we intend to do this.