HOPE-Harnessing Opportunity through Play and Education

Mission

To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 living in Cambodia by providing advice and assistance and supporting programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of: (a) advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals; (b) advancing education; (c) relieving unemployment; (d) providing recreational and leisure time

Programs

Our main project to date is supporting the Young Adult program, which enables 34, young adults prepare for life beyond the orphanage that has been their home for most of their childhood. we have funded one-off projects such as the attendance by two young adults at a 2 week Permaculture course helping them understand agriculture.

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Give Cambodian Young Adult orphans independence

Personnel Overview

Tanya Seeley - Founding Trustee
Currently working in finance I took time out in 1995 to travel & was captivated with SE Asia. The people made a huge impression, especially the women who had not had the same opportunities or choices I had had growing up. With a high quality education & a good job, I vowed one day I would return & give something back. In 2007 I volunteered in Cambodia for 6 months after which I set up HOPE.

Jo Owen - Founding Trustee
During a well planned year out from the hotel industry in the UK, Jo travelled throughout Asia, Australia, New Zealand and South America. Three years later she still hasn't returned home, mired in the many responsible tourism issues in which developing countries are faced. Her volunteer work challenged her to do something positive and joined Tanya to set up HOPE

Personnel Statistics

Tanya Seeley,
Founding Trustee
Founded in 2008
Employees: 0
Volunteers: 2