The Auckland Cambodian Youth and Recreation Trust was formally established in 1998. The group originally started with a small group of enthusiastic young people, keen to form a Cambodian soccer team, earlier in 1997, a Cambodian radio show was also created. As a result of these two exciting initiatives and an active group of Cambodian volunteers; the Trust was formed to provide support services and a social & cultural network. The Trust received status as a Charitable Trust in March 1999 and was registered as a charitable entity by the Charities Commission on 30 June 2008 with registration number: CC32170.
Office
Our Mission
The mission of the Auckland Cambodian Youth and Recreation Trust is to provide:“ To contribute to the social, recreational and educational wellbeing of the Cambodian community”
Our Goals
- To promote and encourage good relations and friendship within Cambodian community in the Auckland area.
- To provide for the means for young people to participate in sport.
- To promote contact and understanding with other communities within Auckland.
- To encourage regular meetings and social activities among members.
- To promote and to provide support in the education of Cambodian young people
- To provide information and social support services the Cambodian community in Auckland, particularly South Auckland.
- To provide safe and responsible access to the internet to the Cambodian community in Auckland.
- To promote our Cambodian cultural heritage.
Service & Activities
Auckland Cambodian Youth and Recreation Trust is dedicated to servicing our community through our social support services and youth activities. The following services are offered and activities organised at the Papatoetoe office:
- Khmer Voice Radio
- Social support services
- Kamarak soccer
- Kun Khmer Kickboxing
- Khmer Heritage Group
- Educational Program
