Welcome to Phteah Sangkeum! In the Khmer language, Phteah Sangkeum means House of Hope. It’s a Retreat Center with a passion for promoting nothing but Local Enterprising and Community Based Tourism. WHY RETREAT CENTER? The word Phteah Sangkeum, means House of Hope if directly translated into the English language. Formerly known as The Sangkheum Center for Children, it was established in 2001 with the purpose of housing, educating, feeding, and preparing for almost 300 children between the ages of 4 and 17. Most of them are either coming from a very poor family background, while the majority are orphans, and the others are sadly neglected by the society and seeking asylum. Teens who are about to be released after the program are taught with vocational training in order to attain a job after graduation. In this way, they are prepared to be re-integrated into the community and welcomed as responsible young adults. Since its closure, the building and its surr...