We believe arts are at the heart of every vital society
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Living Arts International (LAI) incubates cultural initiatives that contribute to a peaceful, sustainable future, using the living arts as a catalyst for change. LAI began in Cambodia and is shaped by its identity as a grassroots, post-conflict, non-profit organization.
LAI has spun-off organizations that enable cultural development in the Mekong Region, and in the Global South. LAI is now embarking on an ambitious project to bring Global South communities into the heart of global efforts to democratize access to cultural heritage, through technological innovation.
Where We Are
Cambodian Living Arts is a catalyst in a vibrant arts ecosystem, inspiring new generations.
Mekong Cultural Hub empowers diverse cultural practitioners to bring to life their visions for a sustainable and inclusive Asia.
Conecting South initiates policy-driven, transnational cultural actions, inspired by the resilience of arts communities in (post)conflict contexts.
Who We Are
Executive Director
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Phloeun Prim
Managing Director
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Frances Rudgard
Head of Finance
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Kuon Manith
Board of Directors
Richard C Helfer
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Chair of the Board
Singapore/USA
Eric Wong
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Treasurer
Head of Finance Committee
USA/China
Venka Purushothaman
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Executive Officer
Head of Advisory Group International Programming
Singapore
Sarah Gardner
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Head of Governance & Nominations
Australia
Nico Daswani
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Head of Institutional Advancement
Switzerland
John Burt
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USA
Rachel Cooper
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USA
Melissa Im-Giuffrida
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USA
Carrie Malcolm
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USA
Mary Read
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Australia
Philippe Peycam
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Partners & Supporters
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Contact Us
LAI is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, registered in the USA
with a branch office in Taipei. EIN: 45-5218362
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