Pse Pour Un Sourire D'Enfant

Pour un Sourire d’Enfant (PSE) – For a Child’s Smile is a non-profit organization founded by Christian and Marie-France des Pallières, operating in Cambodia since 1995. Its mission is to help children suffering acute hardship by reintegrating them into society and leading them to decent, skilled and well remunerated jobs. Recognized by the local authorities, PSE is working with full respect of the country, with the Cambodians, and thus supports sustainable development. PSE is operating six main programs : nutrition, healthcare, protection and accommodation, general education, vocational training and family support. PSE is taking care of more than 6,000 children and more than 4,000 graduates from PSE Vocational Training program already have successfully integrated the job market with a real qualified position. PSE employs more than 600 people in Cambodia (Phnom Penh mainly) and 4 staff at the headquarter in France. 300 volunteers in different countries are actively working on making the organization known, on fundraising donations and sponsorships. In 2000, PSE was awarded the French Human Rights Prize by the French Republic.