CAMBODIA – Phnom Penh – Empowering Artisans: Discover Il Nodo Onlus NGO

Description

On the outskirts of Phnom Penh lies Il Nodo Onlus NGO, a educational institution empowering young Cambodians with valuable artisanal skills. This school specializes in teaching the intricate crafts of silver jewelry making and textile production, equipping students with the expertise to forge sustainable livelihoods upon graduation. The impact of Il Nodo Onlus NGO extends far beyond its workshop walls. Many graduates secure rewarding employment opportunities, enabling them to support their families and contribute to their communities. This adds a profound dimension of sustainability and social impact to what might otherwise be seen as a simple workshop visit. 

Can be combined with

Thematic Leisure

Selling points

• Support an NGO that empowers young Cambodians by providing valuable skills for sustainable livelihoods.
• Observe and appreciate the craftsmanship of local master artisans while students create products.
• Be part of a cycle that helps graduates secure employment, support their families, and uplift their communities.

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Il Nodo Onlus works closely with Cambodian communities to improve education, health, and long-term wellbeing through projects that respect local input, protect the environment, and strengthen local economies. By supporting this organization, travelers and partners contribute to initiatives that empower communities, promote sustainable practices, and create lasting positive impact.

Time And Transportation

Duration

• Duration of visit: 1 hour

Min pax

1

Max pax

10

How to sell it

• Travellers who has interest in Craftmanship.
• Travellers who want to support local NGO during their trip

Good to combine with

• Visit Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21) is in the same direction.

Market suggestion

Competitor comparison

• We are the first DMC building this partnership with them

Pros

• Original addition to a classic program
• Sustainable visit
• Supporting young Cambodians future
• Italian owned NGO so making particularly sense for Italian Market
• Visitors can purchased some handicraft made by the students

Cons

• Closed on the weekend & Public holidays
• Not adapted for big groups (not enough space)

Information

• Operating hours: Mon to Fri: 8:00 am – 11:30 am / 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
• During Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben, and the Water Festival, they will close for one week.

Alerts

• Recommend visiting morning as in the afternoon it might be hot as the workshop of silver room is using fire to melt the stuff, so there might be some smell and a bit hot.

Important information

• The presentation will be conducted in English. It is also possible to request Italian-speaking (presented by co-founder Ms. Martina if she is available).

Price range

$$

Quotation guideline

Activity => Empowering Artisans: Discover Il Nodo Onlus NGO =>Meeting with NGO Il Nodo Onlus; Per pax

Inclusion

• A tour of the workshop with explanations of the different crafts.
• Drinks (lime juice, iced tea or coffee, hot tea and coffee) and Cambodian snacks or cookies will be available at the end.

Exclusion

• Transportation
• Easia tour guide
• Other expenses

Possible Extra

• $20 for medium-budget, and $30/40 for higher-budget group and Il Nodo will provide a nice souvenir for each client (souvenir type TBA). 

Special Guide notes

Ensure coordination with the Il Nodo team for tour guides and assign them solely as translators.

Contact

Email: martina@ilnodoonlus.org, CC to socheata@ilnodoonlus.org and panha@ilnodoonlus.org
Tel: 012 701 244 or 096 633 3662.

English

Empowering Artisans: Discover Il Nodo Onlus NGO
On the outskirts of Phnom Penh lies Il Nodo Onlus NGO, a educational institution empowering young Cambodians with valuable artisanal skills. This school specializes in teaching the intricate crafts of silver jewelry making and textile production, equipping students with the expertise to forge sustainable livelihoods upon graduation. Under the watchful guidance of local master artisans, students craft products during their training. The impact of Il Nodo Onlus NGO extends far beyond its workshop walls. Many graduates secure rewarding employment opportunities, enabling them to support their families and contribute to their communities. This adds a profound dimension of sustainability and social impact to what might otherwise be seen as a simple workshop visit. By choosing to explore Il Nodo Onlus NGO, visitors not only witness the creation of beautiful artisanal pieces but also contribute to a cycle of empowerment and economic growth within the local community. Refreshments, coffee, and snacks will be provided at the end of the tour.

Note:

Visit duration: around 60 minutes.
Open hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 – 11:30 / 2:00 – 5:00 and close on the weekend. 
Closed during Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben, and the Water Festival for one week.

French

Rencontre avec l’ONG Il Nodo Onlus
À la périphérie de Phnom Penh se trouve l’ONG Il Nodo Onlus, un établissement d’enseignement qui permet à de jeunes Cambodgiens d’acquérir des compétences artisanales. Cette école se spécialise dans l’enseignement de l’artisanat complexe de la fabrication de bijoux en argent et de la production textile, dotant les étudiants de l’expertise nécessaire pour se forger des moyens de subsistance durables après l’obtention de leur diplôme. Sous la direction attentive de maîtres artisans locaux, les étudiants fabriquent des produits pendant leur formation. L’impact de l’ONG Il Nodo Onlus s’étend bien au-delà des murs de son atelier. Les diplômés obtiennent des emplois gratifiants, ce qui leur permet de subvenir aux besoins de leur famille et de contribuer à la vie de leur communauté. Cela ajoute une dimension profonde de durabilité et d’impact social à ce qui pourrait être considéré comme une simple visite d’atelier. En choisissant d’explorer l’ONG Il Nodo Onlus, les visiteurs assistent non seulement à la création de magnifiques pièces artisanales, mais contribuent également à un cycle d’autonomisation et de croissance économique au sein de la communauté. Des rafraîchissements, du café et des en-cas seront offerts à la fin de la visite.

Notes :

Durée de la visite : environ 60 minutes.
Heures d’ouverture : Du lundi au vendredi : 8:00 – 11:30 / 14:00 – 5:00 et fermeture le week-end. 
Fermé pendant le Nouvel An khmer, Pchum Ben, et le Festival de l’eau pendant une semaine

Spanish

Reunión con la ONG Il Nodo Onlus
En las afueras de Phnom Penh se encuentra la ONG Il Nodo Onlus, una institución educativa que permite a los jóvenes camboyanos adquirir habilidades artesanales. La escuela se especializa en la enseñanza de los intrincados oficios de la joyería de plata y la producción textil, dotando a los estudiantes de los conocimientos necesarios para forjarse medios de vida sostenibles tras graduarse. Bajo la atenta dirección de maestros artesanos locales, los alumnos elaboran productos durante su formación. El impacto de Il Nodo Onlus va mucho más allá de las paredes de su taller. Los graduados obtienen empleos gratificantes que les permiten mantener a sus familias y contribuir a sus comunidades. Esto añade una profunda dimensión de sostenibilidad e impacto social a lo que podría considerarse una simple visita a un taller. Al elegir explorar la ONG Il Nodo Onlus, los visitantes no sólo son testigos de la creación de hermosas artesanías, sino que también contribuyen a un ciclo de empoderamiento y crecimiento económico dentro de la comunidad. Al final de la visita se ofrecerán refrescos, café y aperitivos.

Notas :

Duración de la visita: 60 minutos aproximadamente.
Horario de apertura: de lunes a viernes: 8:00 – 11:30 / 14:00 – 5:00 y cerrado los fines de semana. 
Cerrado durante el Año Nuevo Jemer, Pchum Ben y el Festival del Agua durante una semana.

Italian

Incontro con la ONG Il Nodo Onlus
Alla periferia di Phnom Penh si trova la ONG Il Nodo Onlus, un’istituzione educativa che permette ai giovani cambogiani di acquisire competenze artigianali. La scuola è specializzata nell’insegnamento dell’intricato artigianato della creazione di gioielli in argento e della produzione tessile, dotando gli studenti delle competenze necessarie per creare mezzi di sussistenza sostenibili dopo il diploma. Sotto l’attenta guida di maestri artigiani locali, gli studenti realizzano prodotti durante la loro formazione. L’impatto de Il Nodo Onlus si estende ben oltre le mura del suo laboratorio. Ai diplomati viene offerto un lavoro gratificante, che consente loro di mantenere le proprie famiglie e di contribuire alle comunità di appartenenza. Questo aggiunge una profonda dimensione di sostenibilità e impatto sociale a quella che potrebbe essere considerata una semplice visita al laboratorio. Scegliendo di esplorare la ONG Il Nodo Onlus, i visitatori non solo assistono alla creazione di splendidi manufatti, ma contribuiscono anche a un ciclo di emancipazione e crescita economica all’interno della comunità. Al termine della visita saranno offerti rinfreschi, caffè e snack.

Note :

Durata della visita: circa 60 minuti.
Orari di apertura: dal lunedì al venerdì: 8:00 – 11:30 / 14:00 – 5:00 e chiuso nel fine settimana. 
Chiuso durante il Capodanno Khmer, il Pchum Ben e la Festa dell’Acqua per una settimana.

German

Stärkung der Kunsthandwerker: Entdecken Sie Il Nodo Onlus NGO
In den Außenbezirken von Phnom Penh liegt Il Nodo Onlus NGO, eine Bildungseinrichtung, die jungen Kambodschanern wertvolle handwerkliche Fähigkeiten vermittelt. Diese Schule hat sich auf die Vermittlung der komplizierten Handwerkskunst der Silberschmuckherstellung und der Textilproduktion spezialisiert und stattet die Schüler mit dem nötigen Fachwissen aus, damit sie sich nach ihrem Abschluss eine nachhaltige Existenz aufbauen können. Unter der aufmerksamen Anleitung lokaler Handwerksmeister stellen die Schüler während ihrer Ausbildung Produkte her. Die Wirkung der NRO Il Nodo Onlus geht weit über die Werkstattmauern hinaus. Viele Absolventen sichern sich lohnende Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten, die es ihnen ermöglichen, ihre Familien zu unterstützen und einen Beitrag zu ihren Gemeinden zu leisten. Dies verleiht dem, was sonst als einfacher Werkstattbesuch angesehen werden könnte, eine tiefgreifende Dimension der Nachhaltigkeit und sozialen Wirkung. Wenn Sie sich für einen Besuch bei der NRO Il Nodo Onlus entscheiden, werden Sie nicht nur Zeuge der Herstellung wunderschöner kunsthandwerklicher Stücke, sondern tragen auch zu einem Kreislauf der Stärkung und des wirtschaftlichen Wachstums in der örtlichen Gemeinschaft bei. Erfrischungen, Kaffee und Snacks werden am Ende der Tour angeboten.

Anmerkung:

Dauer der Besichtigung: ca. 60 Minuten.
Offene Stunden: Montag bis Freitag: 8:00 – 11:30 / 14:00 – 17:00 und am Wochenende geschlossen. 
Während des Khmer-Neujahrs, des Pchum Ben und des Wasserfestes eine Woche lang geschlossen.

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