About Friends of Khmer Culture

FRIENDS OF KHMER CULTURE, Inc. has been established to support Khmer arts and cultural organizations. Our mission is to work with Cambodian institutions to develop projects that are self-sustaining, and thus offer hope and independence for the future. The Khmer civilization that produced the magnificent sculpture and architecture of Cambodia flourished for more than a thousand years. Expressing the spiritual ideals of Buddhism and Hinduism as well as local genius, it was inspired and cherished by a continuous line of Khmer monarchs and their people. Today, after decades of devastating civil warfare, Cambodia is at last at peace. But at present, its financial and human resources are unable to support and safeguard the centuries-old Khmer artistic traditions and monuments that comprise a universal heritage. With your support, Friends of Khmer Culture will try to help.

Mission statement Friends of Khmer Culture supports the expression, conservation, presentation, interpretation and dissemination of all forms of Khmer cultural activity, and promotes Khmer scholarship and education. We work with Cambodian and international scholars, artists and institutions. Our mission is to assist in the rebuilding of civil society and to enhance the understanding and appreciation of Khmer arts and culture both within and outside Cambodia.

History Friends of Khmer Culture (FOKCI) was incorporated as a New York not-for-profit corporation in 2000. FOKCI is a section 501(c)(3) public charity and donations are tax deductible. It has a Board of Directors that meets at least four times a year, and an international Advisory Council.

Contact Details Friends of Khmer Culture, Inc. P.O. Box 164 Norfolk, CT 06058-0164 USA Telephone: +1 860 542 1116 Fax: +1 860 542 1116