Smile restaurant is a training facility run by a Cambodian NGO, BSDA. The aim of the project is to teach orphans and vulnerable children a trade, thus giving them a chance on the job market while also providing them with a safe place to live and a community of peers. Currently, the students are trained in cooking, table serving, English and basic restaurant management for two years and will subseq
uently be assisted in finding jobs to support themselves. Another goal of the project is to inform visitors about the hardships our target group endure in present day Cambodia and enable them to contribute if they wish. The restaurant was established in August of 2009 and has since come a long way. The restaurant is now completely self-reliant, able to provide food and housing to the trainees and will even help finance a new orphanage and vocational training centre for the participants of the Mekong Kampuchea Kid's project. With it’s great view of the Mekong River, free wireless, relaxed atmosphere and delicious food, the restaurant has quickly become a popular hang-out spot for locals, expats and tourists alike.
