The Bakery Social Enterprise Project represents the evolution of the House of Family Residential Care Facility with Healthcare Support from a traditional charitable model towards a sustainable approach that prepares young people for full integration into Cambodian society. The project reflects the organisation’s 20 years of experience and its commitment to avoiding the creation of dependency on aid.
The bakery workshop represents an innovative approach to preparing young people from the orphanage for independent living. The project combines practical education, vocational skills development, and opportunities for financial independence for older residents of the House of Family.
We provide children growing up without parental care with a family-like environment through our residential care facility and support their biological, psychological, social, and spiritual development using a culturally sensitive approach. Operational costs are covered by St. Elizabeth University of Health and Social Work, while individual educational expenses are financed through the Distance Adoption Programme administered by the Dvojfarebný svet Foundation.
Since 2013, we have provided accommodation for young adults aged 18–20 years who are entering university or transitioning to independent living. Through our Halfway House Programme, we offer supervision and support during this important stage of life, including assistance with tuition fees and basic living expenses. Some young adults later move in with extended family members or friends.
Some young people, after reaching adulthood, live with extended family members, partners, or independently. We remain in contact with them, conduct regular visits, and monitor their living conditions and overall well-being. For those continuing their studies, we provide financial support for tuition fees and, when necessary, psychosocial assistance during times of crisis.
Since 2015, we have supported 10 selected children living in extreme poverty, either orphaned or raised by a single parent. The support is focused exclusively on educational needs, including school fees and educational materials.
Since 2023, the project has included a bakery workshop, which provides older children with opportunities for part-time employment and helps them acquire basic work skills and practical experience.
Cambodian Red Cross
Embassy of the Czech Republic in Phnom Penh
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation
