Background

Renowned Japanese photographer Kenro Izu first visited Cambodia in 1993 to photograph the magnificent Angkor Temples. Cambodia was struggling to emerge from the brutal Khmer Rouge regime, and Kenro was deeply touched by the resilient children he met during his trip. Kenro realized he could not leave Cambodia without doing something for these impoverished children he had seen and captured from behind the lens. He founded a non-profit organization called Friends Without a Border (FWAB) and with the help of the international art community, health care professionals and more than 6,000 supporters from around the world, Angkor Hospital for Children opened its gates in 1999. Kenro founded Angkor Hospital for Children on the principle of building a hospital for Cambodian children, run by Cambodians. Today, 98% of Angkor Hospital for Children 500+ staff are Cambodian. Our medical team is made up of 70 doctors, 200 nursing staff and 100 other medical staff members. Our non-medical staff, including Development, Management and Logistics, has 137 employees and 130 support staff members.

Value

- Compassion - Quality care - Expertise - Integrity

Mission

To improve healthcare for all Cambodian children.

Vision

All Cambodian children have access to high quality, compassionate care wherever they live and whatever their ability to pay.