The Sareka Paper Recycling Project

In May of 2008, Sareka took 4 older boys from the Sihanouk Ville dumpsite to Siem Reap, where they learned how to make hand-made recycled paper and paper products. Before we left, we treated them to a day at Angkor Wat - a day none of us will soon forget!

In July, a generous donation enabled us to buy a paper press and other materials needed to make paper here in Sihanouk Ville. Sareka's first hand-made recycled paper product is our range of hand-painted Xmas cards. Also, our popular children's paintings are now being painted on this paper, with spectacular results! We are also making plain paper, leaf & flower embedded paper and cards and have begun experimenting with other paper products such as boxes and bags.

If you are interested in purchasing any of Sareka's paper products or would like to help with a donation, please let us know! Our goal in 2008-2009 is to rent premises away from the dumpsite for the residents to paint, make paper and relax in a clean, healthy environment.

For more information about the Sareka Paper Recycling Project and all of Sareka's activities, visit our blog on www.sareka-kampuchea.blogspot.com