Nou Hach Literary Journal

From 2003-5, most of the Nou Hach Literary Project’s budget was provided by a grant from the Toyota Foundation. The Toyota Foundation also sponsored the publication of “The Nou Hach Literary Journal,” Vol 3 in 2006/7 . Volume 5 will be sponsored by a grant from the Jeri Laber International Freedom to Publish Award.

Since ts inception in 2001, the Project team has demonstrated fiscal responsibility and success in promoting literature and literacy in Cambodia. We publish the only journal of modern literature in the country, which is now used by many high-school teachers. The time has come for us to take the next step. We need to become self-reliant since many foundations are no longer funding humanities projects in Cambodia.

We will start by setting up an internet cafe and desktop publishing business to provide an independent source of revenue. This cafe venue will also allow us to hold literary readings, art exhibits, and meetings for writers that are not possible at the Buddhist Institute.
Tax deductible donations can be made through the CSULB Foundation. Please contact Teri Yamada (yamadaty@csulb.edu) for further information. Your help is deeply appreciated.

Current Projects

• Nou Hach Literary Journal
• Nou Hach Literary Competition
• Annual Writer’s Conference
• Writer’s Workshops
• Classical poetry CD and booklet
• High School literature develoment
• Writers’ radio program
• Outreach to rural areas