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Training tomorrow’s generationsFor youth, a variety of vocations such ashospitality, mechanics and hair&beauty is onoffer. The training is interactive with constantrotations between the classroom and oneof Friends-International’s social enterprisesresulting in a certificate and confidence for the8students to enter the job market.

To improve the quality of life for families andtheir children, Friends-International offers parents the chanceto learn sewing skills either from their own home or in oneof the organization’s production centers. Every product isassembled by hand which makes no two items exactly thesame. The goods are then sold and exported worldwide.With the income received from product sales, the familiesare able to provide for themselves and their children.FriendsSocialEnterprisesTraining for employment9

FriendsSocialEnterprisesGreen productsThe use of recycled materials such asnewspapers, magazines and various otherprints help to fight Cambodia’s increasing litterproblem while at the same time increases theproducers’ environmental conscience11

JewelryJewelry“Eco-chic” and amazing !‘Friends’ jewelry is crafted from recycled materialssuch as magazines and newspapers. You will make theheadlines wearing our jewelry !13

PaperbeadsPaper "Pearl" Necklace(medium)ref : CJ0500332 cm longmagazine(long)ref : CJ0500438 cm longmagazine3 Strand Paper "Pearl"Necklaceref : TJ0500737 cm longmagazine14

Paper "Pearl" BraceletJewelry(large)ref : CJ0501110.5 cm longmagazinePaper "Pearl"Necklace & Bracelet Set(medium)ref : CJ050108 cm longmagazine10 Paper "Pearl" Flower Ringref : TJ050053.5 x 3.5 cmmagazineref : TJ05006bracelet : 8 cm longnecklace : 38 cm longMagazine15

PaperbeadsCollect, cut, roll and ready !We train mainly mothersregardless of their age,background and experience,either in their own home or at ourproduction centers.Opera Necklaceref : CJ0500644 cm longmagazine16

JewelryRound Beaded Cuffref : CJ050088.5 x 4 cmmagazineShell Necklaceref : CJ0500541 cm longmagazineGet our original paperbeads !17

Disc DropLeather Necklaceref : CJ0400136 cm longmagazine stripeDisc BoxLeather Necklaceref : CJ0400239 cm longMagazine stripePaperwear18

Single CocoonLeather BraceletStep by stepJewelryBeads are just the beginning, for unskilled participantsto earn an income and start building their futures.Practice makes perfect - constant training is the keyat Friends-International, building futures by buildingcapacities. We provide skillstraining, basic businessaccounting and languagelessons as well as life skills.Trainees can also becometrainers, motivating theirfellow producers.ref : CJ050139.5 cm longmagazine19

PaperclipPaperclip Necklace(long)62 cmref : CJ15002food packagingref : CJ14001Kromaref : CJ07001rice bag(small)58 cmref : CJ06003Sarongref : CJ15001food packaging20Paper is only part of the story ...

JewelryEarringsProvide incomeWe provide an income to parentsso that they can support theirchildren, rather than their childrenpaying for them.Small selection of earring styleswe have on offer. We can adjustour designs to your requests !21

Bags& MoneyMindersBags & Money MindersBe chic and unique !Re-born raw materials make our bags stand out in the crowd.23

Classic CollectionLittle Hippie Zippie32.5 x 25.5 x 11 cmref : CB07011rice bagref : CB02012Newspaperref : CB03009ComicLarge Hippie Zippie35 x 27.5 x 11 cmref : CB04022magazine striperef : CB07010rice bagref : CB02011Newspaper24ref : CB03008Comic

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Mini Messenger30 x 23 x 13.5 cmref : CB03012Comicref : CB04019magazine stripeMr. Messenger35 x 26 x 12 cmref : CB02010Newspaperref : CB03007Comicref : CB07009RICEBAGref : CB15009food packagingProductionIf it is impossible for ourproducers to work from home,they can join one of ourproduction centers.Two-sided Toteref : CB0701837 x 40.5 x 5 cmRice bag& cottonREVERSIBLEBags& MoneyMindersref : CB04017magazine stripe 27

Magic MarketBags& MoneyMindersref : CB0600439 x 40 x 14 cmSarong & vinylDynamic DuoNice Necessitiesref : CB0600615 x 21.5 cmSarong & denimref : CB0600730 x 31 cmSarong & cottonThe Crossbodyref : CB0600523 x 31 cmSarong29

Vinyl VibesRock’n’Roll(large)ref : CB0800325 x 55 cmvinyl(medium)ref : CB0800219.5 x 39 cmvinyl(small)ref : CB0800116 x 25 cmvinyl(square)ref : CB0800435 x 30 cmvinyl30

Basket BonnieCarrier ClydeBags& MoneyMindersDesignNew design ideas areeverywhere : the country,its streets and “Friends”activities provide inspirationfor our team of local designteachers, technical advisorsand young internationaldesign volunteers to createinnovative products for you.ref : CB0801139 x 35 x 38 cmvinylref : CB0801245.5 x 33 x 17 cmvinyl31

Cool Companionref : CB0801530 x 24 x 7 cmvinylLira Long Purse32Vinyl Vibesref : CM0800318 x 8.5 cmvinylAvailable with Friends logo

Bags& MoneyMindersSweet Surpriseref : CB0801714 x 32 x 6 cmvinyLThe Writerref : CB0800916 x 22 x 5 cmvinyl33

The WeekenderBags& MoneyMindersref : CB0800550 x 33 x 20 cmvinylCambodia SpecialPound Purseref : CM0800117.5 x 13 cmVinyl35

Funkee FriendsLira Long Purseref : CM0800218 x 8.5 cmvinylThe Overnighterref : CB0801341 x 31 x 15 cmvinylReach out – we’ll be therePut your logo hereThe streets are our base. Every day and night,you’ll find our teams there working to save lives andbuild futures.36This is where our work with children, youth, theirfamilies and the community starts and this is wherewe get the ideas and the drive to do what we do.

Mr. MessengerBags& MoneyMindersref : CB0801436 x 25 x 13 cmvinylWonderful Washbagref : CT0800120 x 16 x 7 cmvinyl37

Money MindersKip Clutchref : CM0402119.5 x 10.5 x 2 cmMagazineYour contributionWith every item purchased youmake a real difference in moreways than one. You not onlybuy ‘green products’ madefrom recycled materials, butyou also bring a child closerto its graduation. Every bagpurchased means one bagsold for a family, providingthem with an incomeenabling them to send theirchildren to school.38

Bags& MoneyMindersDollar21 x 10 cmref : CM03008Comicref : CM06002Sarongref : CM15010food packagingBahtref : CM0401121 x 8 cmRolled magazineref : CM04012magazine stripe39

Pesoref : CM1100113 x 8 cmTireRiel 240Money Minders11 x 10 cmref : CM15008Food packagingref : CM06001Sarongref : CM03006Comicref : CM04010magazine striperef : CM02002NEWSPAPER

Bags& MoneyMindersEuro Glitterref : CM1500918.5 x 8.5 x 2.5cmFood packaging41

Men’s T’sGet your favorite T’s with truly Asian images.Know your way around with our road signs, becool in our vintage Cambodian shop T’s or strutthe Khmollywood walk of fame wearing one ofour Cambodian film images.T-shirt Punk headby David Hardingref : CG12004CottonT-shirtKampotT-shirt Chopref : CG12003Cottonref : CG12002CottonT-shirt Pasteur44ref : CG12001Cotton

Women’s T’sT-shirt Punk headby David HardingThreadsref : CL12004CottonT-shirt Pasteurref : CL12001CottonT-shirt Chopref : CL12003CottonT-shirt Sothearosref : CL12005CottonAll T’s available in S,M,L,XL45

KhmollywoodT-shirt Savethref : CL09018JerseyQuality firstRegular follow ups and the chance toparticipate in training sessions allowproducers to learn about sewingmachine maintenance, to improvetheir sewing skills and to learn howto use different fabrics.46T-shirt Dy & CheaCheck out our Khmollywood bags& Money Minders on page 34 - 35ref : CL09004Jersey

ThreadsTank Top Savethref : CL09006JerseyTank Top Kanharef : CL09008JerseyCambodia Special47

Fishermen PantsFishermen Pants printedYoga PantsYoga Pants printedref : CG12006cotton - mensref : CG12007cotton - mensref : CL09002Jersey - womensref : CL09003Jersey - womensref : CL12006cotton - womensref : CL12007cotton - womensPants48

ScarvesThreadsOne for all,all for one !Scarf Friendsref : CU12010167 x 44 cmCottonThis is the slogan ofsewing graduatessetting up a cooperativegroup, allowing themto work together assmall businesses. Thisprepares them well forbecoming independentproducers. Two to fourstudents will group up inone house, sharing thecosts, the work and, ofcourse, the profits !Scarf Dragonsref : CU14001149 x 37 cmKromaInspired by the children’s art49

Makphet Training Restaurant in Vientiane50

HomeHomeFriends-Shui !Not only can you wear our products, you can brighten up your homewith them. On the following pages, you can find many colorful waysto make your home ‘friendly’.51

Happy-up your home with ouranimals and postersReaching Rabbitref : LI1201539.5 x 19.5 cmCottonLiving with FriendsLaos Special52

Crazy CatHomeref : LI1201120 x 15 cmCottonDaring Duckref : LI1200926.5 x 9 cmCottonFriendly Fishref : LI1201330 x 13 cmCottonA piece of Lao joviality in your homeMost of the products in this category originate fromLao P.D.R with their stunningly bright and livelydesigns from tribal villages. Special embroiderytechniques are used in combination with typicalLaotian colors – a feast for the senses.53

Topsy TurtleLittle Dumboref : LI1200629 x 16 cmCottonref : LI1201221 x 14 cmCottonTiny Topsy Turtleref : LI1201621 x 11 cmCottonDangerous Dragonref : LI1202126 x 30 cmCottonLiving with Friends54

Dangling DollFreaky FrogHomeref : LI1201429 x 17 cmCotton58 x 14 cmref : LI12017Cottonref : LI12007Plain cottonGoofy Girafferef : LI1200346 x 28 cmCottonTiny Goofy Girafferef : LI1200443 x 23 cmCottonKM 52Our work in Lao P.D.R. reaches outinto rural communities such as avery special village 52km outside ofVientiane. The villagers come from the‘Hmong’ community who enhance ourproducts with their elaborate embroiderytechniques and thanks to the work ofFriends-International all children of thiscommunity are now attending school.55

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Topsy Turtleref : LS120067 x 6 cmCottonFat Fishref : LS120128 x 4.5 cmCottonChilly ChiliHomeref : LS120022 x 9 cmCottonSpeedy Snailref : LS120118 x 3 cmCottonLovelyLadybugref : LS120073.5 x 6 cmCottonElegantElephantref : LS120038 x 5 cmCottonFriendly Fishref : LS120049 x 3 cmCottonGoofy Girafferef : LS120053 x 9 cmCottonKeyrings57

art15Friends-Internationalcelebrated its 15 yearsanniversary with acomplete collection ofchildren’s art which wascreated by childrenand youth as part ofour Educational andVocational TrainingCenter in Phnom Penh.Product names chosenby the young artistsA2 Posters58

Elephant HeadsHomeref : CI01004Angelref : CI01001Monkeyref : CI01002ApsaraAngkorFruitSellerref : CI01006ref : CI01005Robot SellerVatey’sFruitsThe Story ofBuddharef : CI01003ref : CI01008ref : CI0100759

A3 PostersTheThreeChefsref : CI01010RomdengChefref : CI01009GrillingFishref : CI0101460

HomeBoy WithFruitsref : CI01015Chefs Cookingref : CI01013Seller toSupport Studyref : CI01011FlowerFieldsref : CI0101261

Working with FriendsGo international !Friends-Internationalis active globally andpartners up withorganizations fromall over the world tomaximize its impactin saving lives andbuilding futures.Jolly Journal[Small]ref : CS0400910 x 15 x 2 cmRolled magazine[Big]ref : CS0401014 x 20 x 2 cmRolled magazineWork is fun withthese products !62

HomeRound Pretty Pensref : CS0401118.5 x 6 cmRolled magazineBright Businessref : CS0800111 x 7 cmVinylSquare Pretty Pensref : CS0200218.5 x 6 x 5.5 cmNewspaperSmart Sleeve A4ref : CS0400832 x 25 x 1.5 cmRolled magazineref : CS03001comic63

Freedom !We support our families tohelp them set-up their ownbusiness and find successin the local market.Plump Packagingref : CS0200824 x 33 x 7.5 cmPopular PackagingPetitePackagingref : CS0200424.5 x 28 x 6 cmref : CS0200311 x 12 x 4 cmPompousPackagingref : CS0200531.5 x 37 x 15 cm64Posh Packagingref : CS0200625 x 27 x 10.5 cmTubePackagingref : CS0200710.5 x 36 cm

HomeApsaraAngkorref : CS01016ElephantHeadsref : CS01019Boy With Fruitref : CS01017Phnom Penhref : CS01020Angelref : CS01018Postcards (10 x 15 cm)65

Struggle ofa Group ofChildrenVatey’sFruitsref : CS01022ref : CS01021PagodaBuddharef : CS01025ref : CS01023Fruit SellerPostcards (15 x 15 cm)ref : CS0102466

Greeting Cards (8.5 x 8.5 cm)HomeBuddha inMy Dreamref : CS01027Seller toSupport StudyMonk’s Blessingref : CS01028ref : CS01029Romdeng Chefref : CS01026A Woman Dancerref : CS0103067

House onthe RiverBlueBuddhaWatchingTreeThe ThreeChefsFruitSellerRobotSellerGrillingFishref : CS01033ref : CS01034ref : CS01035ref : CS01039ref : CS01041ref : CS01042ref : CS01043Bookmarks (5 x 15 cm)68

Secrets of Female and Male DragonsHomeref : CS01036NEWBOOK !Pagodaref : CS01032Boats on theMekongart 15 Friendsref : CS0104620 x 20 cmref : CS0103115 years of stunning children’sart from Friends-International’sprograms is collected in this book.69

There is nothing betterthan eating with FriendsPut your logo hereRomdeng Apronref : CK12002Eating with Friends72 x 80 cmCotton70

Flower Table SetHomeref : CK18001coasters : 10 x 10 cmmats : 40 x 30 cmnapkins : 40 x 30 cmCottonRomdeng Chopsticksref : CK120017 x 27.5 cmsilkFood for lifeFriends-International has an expandingnumber of internationally acclaimedrestaurants in South-East Asia. Thesefunction as social businesses blendingthe extensive social support andvocational training for marginalized youththat we are famous for. As the number ofour restaurants increase, we can ensuremore great dining experiences for you andAvailable for all our other restaurantsmore opportunities to build a future for ourstudents.71

Children’s Bib Goofy Girafferef : LK1200143 x 34 cmCottonChildren’s Bib Topsy Turtleref : LK1200231 x 21 cmCottonChildren’s Bib Friendly Fishref : LK1200436 x 31.5 cmCottonChildren’s Bib Cranky Crabref : LK1200332 x 26.5 cmCottonEating with Friends72

HomeNEW !Available in English/Lao or French/LaoFrom Spiders to Water LiliesCreative Cambodian cooking with FriendsFrom Honeybees to PepperwoodCreative Lao cooking with FriendsThe Best of Friendsref : CK01001Soft cover 29 x 21.5 cmref : CK01005Hard cover 25.5 x 25.5 cmref : CK01006Soft cover 25.5 x 25.5 cmAlong came a spider …and won 2 awards !The World Food Media Awardsevent is considered the mostcomprehensive internationalcompetition of its kind. Havingbeen awarded Best AsianCookbook in 2009, Friends-International’s Cambodiancookbook ‘From Spiders to WaterLilies’ also won the prestigiousCordon Bleu World Food Awardin 2010. You will enjoy a widerange of traditional yet creativerecipes from the countriesprovinces.Order your copy now andenjoy your culinary journeythrough Cambodia !ref : CK01002Hard cover 25 x 26 cmref : CK01003Soft cover 25 x 26 cmAvailable in English or GermanBest Soft CoverCookbook, 2010,Le Cordon BleuWorld FoodMedia AwardsBest AsianCookbook,2009, GourmandWorld CookbookAwards73

You like our shapes and designbut would like to make them your own ?Just follow these three steps :1 2 3Collect all thatscrap paper andpick a styleGET it to us We will turnit into greatproductsfor you74

YourFriendsYour FriendsCreate your own t-shirts, accessories or home décor itemswhatever it is, we can make it. You will end up with a unique product foryour customers, employees or media contacts and support the futuresof our producers at the same time.If you have your own design or would like to give us your feedback,please send an email to sales@friends-international.org.We look forward to hearing from you !75

Corporate productsWhat we can do for Equite, one of our distributors inEurope, we can do for you !If your business is drowning in scrap paper and you feelguilty throwing it away, just send it to us for a revamp.You will end up with a unique product for your customers,employees or respective clients and support the futures of76 children and families at the same time.

YourFriendsContact us !If you have any questions or you would like to sell ourproducts in your region, feel free to contact us any timeunder sales@friends-international.org.Friends-International#71, Street 174, P.O. Box 597Phnom Penh, Cambodiawww.friends-international.orgOn the way to you !Please contact us to inquire about order quantities,shipping costs, delivery times and methods. All of ourproducts are dispatched from Phnom Penh, Cambodia.New arrivals every month !Our design teams are always surprising us, so pleasecheck our website www.friends-international.org regularlyfor new product arrivals. If you’d like to receive a reminderevery month from us, please drop us a short email undersales@friends-international.org.77

Producing PartnersIn order to build more futures of children and youth,Friends-International has expanded its impact bysetting up the CYTI Alliance. This is a worldwide networkof currently 25 organizations who aim to provide thehighest standard of services to marginalized urbanchildren and youth, their families and communities.Trained and coordinated by Friends-International,these organizations work effectively, only in the bestinterest of children and youth in places like Cambodia,Egypt, Honduras, Indonesia, Lao P.D.R, Mexico andThailand. In this way, training methods, skills andexperiences are exchanged to constantly improveexisting projects and respond to future challengeswith effective solutions.CYTI Alliance strives to build futures for vulnerablepeople from all over the world so they can becomeindependent citizens of their country. Through this,they will be able to have an influence on society,will adopt positive behavior changes and will beenabled to provide supportive environments for futuregenerations.A World of FriendsM’Lop Tapang :M’Lop Tapang, a local non-profit organizationregistered with the Royal Government of Cambodia,has been working with the street children ofSihanoukville since 2003. They currently work directlywith over 3000 children and 900 families through ninespecialized centers in the Sihanoukville area providing shelter, medical care, sports andarts, education and training, counseling, family support and protection from all types ofabuse. Another 20,000 children live in precarious family situations in Sihanoukville, onestep away from having to drop out of school, start working, lose their homes or be victimsof abuse. These children are familiar with M’Lop Tapang (through outreach workers, radio,shows, and volunteers) and know how to access any of their services in case of need.Straw coaster and PlacematCoaster SR001Placemat SR005Made of recycled drinkingstraws carefully wrapped innoodle or washing powderwrappers.Wash bag largeFR0025 - Colors vary.Great traveling companion,hand made from beautiful,traditional sarong material.2 BagsFR006 - Colors varyReversible bag withshoulder length handle.80M'Lop Tapang Shop - Serendipity Beach Road - Sihanoukville, Cambodia

YourFriendsDamnok Toek :Damnok Toek (DT) has supportedvulnerable and exploited childrenand their families since 1997.This Cambodian non-governmentorganization is active in the threelocations of Poipet, Neak Loeung and Phnom Penh. Eachday, up to 100 employees and a handful of technical advisorsprovide best quality services to more than 1,500 children.The organization has been founded by the Goutte d’EauFoundation and receives ongoing support on financial andquality management matters.Amade :Founded in 1963 by Princess Grace of Monaco, the WorldAssociation of Children’s Friends (Association Mondialedes Amis de l’Enfance) - AMADE strives to contribute tothe wellness of the most vulnerable children in this world.The project of building a day care center near the prison ofPhnom Penh started on 1st July 2009. Since then, the centeraccommodates 35 to 40 children every single day from morning until eveningproviding them with basic hygiene, food and leisure activities while their mothersare in prison. The project aims at showing the children a different life during daytimeand ensuring they receive the necessary means to grow up as healthy children.Zipper bags & pursesFor orders from our producing partners, pleaseemail us at sales@friends-international.orgMobile made of recycled paper81

‘Friends’ – a great investment !We know that every penny counts, especially tochildren on the streets. Because of this, we striveto keep the costs of running the organization toa minimum. Administrative costs are less than10 percent of total spending and procedures areconstantly evaluated to make them as efficient aspossible, so that as much money as possible goestowards directly impacting children’s lives.If you would like to make a donation to ourprojects, go to www.friends-international.org andclick on ‘support us’.Thank you very much for your support !82

Making of the catalogPhotographyGhislain Morard, Allan SoutarisAdditional photos: Radim Stepanek, Johu YuenModelsKann Sambath, Par Thanit and Lorn LeapSapors Groupinfo@saporscambodia.comwww.saporscambodia.comandPoch Sokkhea, Kang SavoeuthOur little stars Gaia Rann & Lux Sophea BonakhaGraphic DesignerJean-Marie Bernierwww.graphimedia.free.frYou can follow us on Facebook and Twitter also…www.facebook.com/friendsinternationalwww.twitter.com/Friends_IntlText and ProductionHeidi BainChristine LiehrEditingJames SutherlandPrinting HouseGraphic Roots Designwww.graphicroots.com.kh