Our history

Histoire Taramana

Opening of the Taramana Magdelena Center.

Opening of the Taramana Magdelena Center. It is more than 2000 square metres and was built by the Vannak Sathapanak company.

The first Taramanathon

The first Taramanathon organized by the two biggest student organizations in Phnom Penh (UYFC/SSEAYP).

Mrs Sylvia Sisowath is appointed President of the NGO

Mrs Sylvia Sisowath is appointed President of the NGO Taramana in Cambodia.

Parody video Gangnam Style

Incredible success of the parody video Gangnam Style with the 160 Taramana children. More than 1 500 00 views on Youtube.

Foundation of the French speaking troup Les Petits Chenapans

Foundation of the French speaking troup Les Petits Chenapans following the success of the young actors during the « Destination Francophonie » competition where three of them were winners.

Employment of the first VSI

Employment of the first VSI (Volontaire Solidarité Internationale) as the Operational Director of the center.

Purchase of a piece of land

Purchase of a piece of land of about 1000 square metres for the building of a new center.

Start-up of rugby

Start-up of rugby with our long-time partner Kampuchea Balopp

Opening of the Taramana canteen

Opening of the Taramana canteen. About one hundred children among the most disadvantaged get one well-balanced meal every day.

partnership with the NGO Cambodia World

A partnership with the NGO Cambodia World Family providing dental care to children.

French drama class

Start-up of the French drama class.

extra-school activities

Start-up of the extra-school activities : traditional khmer dancing, hip hop and football. Â