KEAP's mission is to promote the recovery, renewal, and development of the Cambodian people and society through their own spiritual and cultural heritage. We believe that Buddhism, one of the fastest growing "religions" in the West, can provide Cambodians the basis for moral renewal -- personal, social, and political -- as it has done in past times when the country was in crisis. As a "friends of Buddhism in Cambodia" initiative, KEAP's objective is to provide assistance where needed and requested in areas of education and research. KEAP is registered in the State of Colorado (USA) as a tax-exempt 501c3 non-profit corporation to operate for the following charitable educational purposes:

(1) Promote and support community learning/development activities through Cambodian wats (temple-monasteries) in Cambodia as well as in other parts of the world where Cambodian temple communities exist;

(2) Assist Cambodian Buddhist associations, NGOs (non-profit organizations), community groups, organizations, and individuals to implement educational programs and projects based on Buddhist principles;

(3) Promote and disseminate research on Buddhism in Cambodia as a factor for social renewal and people-centered development.

      These objectives are being accomplished by supporting Cambodian-owned and managed educational projects in five program areas: Education, Environment, Cultural Renewal, Health & Social Service, and Research. For details on each of these programs, see the Programs/Projects Page.