Circus Children of Cambodia

So far, their short lives have been in the shadows - the Circus Children of Cambodia. But now the spotlight is on them.

The circus project "Phare" gives the poorest children in Cambodia a chance. Instead of begging on the street, they go to school and have hours of demanding training in the afternoon. And they love it. It allows them to dream – and maybe they will become an international circus artist. Some graduates now work at the renowned Cirque du Soleil. And even if they stay in Cambodia, their live differs from those of the many street children.

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