(July 2025 ) In 2003, beneath the sheltering branches of a Tapang tree, six street-connected children found refuge. From that humble beginning, M’Lop Tapang has grown into a sanctuary of hope for more than 5,000 vulnerable children in Sihanoukville — a place where safety, opportunity, and dignity meet.
Its mission is deeply human: to provide education, child protection, medical care, family reintegration, vocational training, and creative expression under one compassionate roof. With a 98% Cambodian team — more than half of leadership roles held by women — M’Lop Tapang is deeply rooted in the community it serves. Guided by dignity, trust, and inclusivity, its trauma-informed, gender-sensitive approaches build lasting bonds with children who have endured hardship.
From harm reduction programs and male survivor advocacy to training tuk-tuk drivers and supporting small family businesses, M’Lop Tapang is far more than an NGO — it is a trusted partner in rebuilding lives.
WCF Grant – Supporting the Babies & Toddlers Care Program
In 2025, the WIG Community Fund (WCF) awarded a grant to strengthen M’Lop Tapang’s Babies & Toddlers Care Program, ensuring that the youngest and most fragile — often abandoned, neglected, or malnourished — begin life with dignity and hope.
Under the watch of a skilled medical team and three devoted nannies, 15–22 children under five receive daily care. Most arrive malnourished, sick, and withdrawn, nearly all below the 3rd percentile on WHO growth charts.
No overnight stays are permitted, as reintegration into safe families remains the goal. In the meantime, medical treatment, nutrition, and emotional care ensure every child has the chance to grow and thrive.
