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CBFAC sources what Cambodian archaeology students and instructors need for their laboratories. Alongside, we advocate for more employment opportunities for locals. This organization does not move money but it does gather clean materials (high-quality textbooks, fresh laboratory equipment, clean field supplies and de-mining equipment) and raise money to ship the supplies to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

This is old-fashioned capacity building, directly inspired by the successful work of SOUTHEAST ASIAN ARCHAEOLOGIES (2008-2014) a Canadian-based not-for-profit society with a mandate to facilitate the emergence of ethical archaeological research within Southeast Asia.

To get involved, please review what is needed by clicking on “Supply Lists”. Currently, we are accepting supplies for the Royal University of Fine Arts and the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. If you would like to support the shipping of educational and laboratory materials, you can purchase one of the Images on this website in the Gallery.

FOR SCHOOLS

The Royal University of Fine Arts is a university in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Its origins date to the establishment of the École des arts Cambodgiens in Phnom Penh in 1918.

IN THE LAB

Cambodian ceramics specialist Tep Sokha explains to conservators Meas Sopheap (L) and Keo Chansophany (R) the best way to preserve a cracked vase. Cambodia, 2016. Click here to learn about the work of Tep Sokha's students. 

IN THE FIELD

Field archaeologists in Cambodia today. These students, from the Royal University of Fine Arts are screening dirt at the site of Ta Prohm. Photo courtesy of Alison Carter. 

Click Here to view Cambodia's Royal University of Fine Art's 2021 wish list (of equipment and materials) for the installation of a Metal and Ceramic Restoration Lab.

Click Here to view the Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Fine Art's wish list of Supplies for Artifact Conservation and Storage Laboratory (courtesy of Tep Sokha).