Smiling Gecko News
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Recruitment Days at our school
For about 100 children aged 3 years a new life starts in August: They join the Pre-School on the Smiling Gecko Campus. Here is a short report about our exciting Recruitment Days.

Atelier oï visiting the campus construction site
Aurel Aebi and Tamara Decroux from atelier oï visited the campus to witness the progress of construction work on the middle school and the House of Culture and Music. Here is the report.

The new suites are almost finished!
The new suites at the Farmhouse Resort are going to be great! Here is a short report and some pictures of the construction work.

Our school expansion has begun!
Campus Update. We have started the construction work on the middle school and the House of Culture and Music. Here is a short report about it.

For re-listening: Hannes in the nightclub on SRF1 Radio
Hannes was on the radio! If you missed it or want to listen to it again: We have the link to the show.

The Smiling Gecko Scholarship Programme
Good education is even in Cambodia very expensive. With our scholarship programme, you can now donate this education for a child.

Video message from Hannes Schmid
Video message from Hannes: The last update of the year from Cambodia.

Cambodian cuisine for family and friends
Not just for Christmas: Mariya’s lovely recipe ideas to watch and cook. We wish you bon appétit.

Choir rehearsals for a new music video
Our school choir is currently rehearsing a new piece of music for which the children also want to make a music video. Here is an excerpt from the rehearsals.

27.10 bis 30.10.2022: Smiling Gecko is at the International Contemporary Art Fair «Kunst 22 Zürich»
From 27th to 30th October 2022 we will have a stand at «Kunst 22 Zürich» in Hall 550 in Oerlikon. We are exhibiting pictures taken by our founder Hannes Schmid of the garbage collectors in Sihanoukville.

FOUR YOUNG CARPENTERS GRADUATE!
A reason to be happy on the Smiling Gecko Campus: Four of our carpenter apprentices have completed their training and are therefore well prepared for a life with prospects in Cambodia. Here we present the four.

ON AUGUST 25TH IS HANNES SCHMID IN OLTEN!
On August 25th, Hannes will give a lecture about the Smiling Gecko project as part of the exhibition “Mythos and Ethos” in the Capitol cinema in Olten. This is sure to be exciting.