Thanks to Felm donor support, Epic Arts' fourth quarter Parent Club meeting brought together families of children with disabilities for an extraordinary session of empowerment and community building.
From Support to Leadership
What makes this Parent Club special? Parents aren't just receiving help, they're becoming change makers. At this quarter's meeting, families took a powerful step forward by democratically electing their own leadership team and establishing "Children's Friends Helping Children," a formally structured advocacy group.
Three parent representatives stepped into roles as Group Leader, Secretary and Treasurer, each committing to serve their community with transparency and dedication. Together they developed group rules, meeting schedules and a shared vision for protecting and supporting children with disabilities across Cambodia.
Real Impact, Real Change
The Parent Club tackles issues that matter most to families: children's rights, disability awareness, accessing services and protecting children from abuse and violence. But the impact extends far beyond the meeting room.
These parents are now monitoring school access for children with disabilities, advocating with local authorities to include disability needs in development plans, and building networks that connect families to essential resources. They're sharing hard won knowledge about navigating systems, caring for their children and fighting for inclusion.
Your Support in Action
This is what donor support looks like on the ground: parents gaining confidence, skills and collective power. Families who once felt isolated now have a community. Parents who faced challenges alone now have advocates standing beside them.
The Parent Club meets quarterly, creating lasting connections and driving real change in Cambodia's disability rights landscape. Every meeting strengthens this network of families determined to build a more inclusive future for their children.