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Rural Cambodians have endured some terrible hardships. The Pol Pot genocide eliminated almost all of the professionals and educators in the nation, and Cambodians suffered during the subsequent two-decade long war and persistent political unrest. The most significant contributor to poverty in Cambodia is the lack of functioning educational facilities and economic opportunities caused by the obliteration of the most basic institutions and facilities necessary to sustain a community.
Our project strives to create a bright and better future for under-privileged Cambodian children. A registered non-profit organization founded in August 2010 by Mr. Jason after his long career working with various projects, and local and international organizations in Cambodia. Mr. Jason founded the agency with a group of volunteers from other local and international organizations. The Agency was given approval by the Royal Government of Cambodia to organize and facilitate activities in line with its mission, vision and goals.
Our mission strives to break the cycle of poverty by empowering women, children and the community through access to education and subsequent sustainable employment opportunities. The Agency strives to create a bright and better future for these disadvantaged people. The project does this by teaching English to the underprivileged children of the community.
As a volunteer teaching English in Cambodia, you will encourage students (8-19 years old) to develop a skill that will help them achieve their future goals. Conversing with fluent, native English speakers greatly improves their language skills, essential for future employment. This project, therefore, provides the perfect opportunity for a volunteer teaching English in Cambodia to put their leadership skills into practice and make a profound impact in a teaching position.
The project also runs a childcare program, As a childcare volunteer in Cambodia, you will educate and work with children between the ages of 4-7 years at a time before they begin formal schooling. International volunteers with children in Cambodia help to brighten up the lives of young children in Takeo Province. As a childcare volunteer in Cambodia organise educational activities and games that will positively promote stimulation and productiveness in young ones.
Our vision is to help under-privileged Cambodian children reach their full potential and to create sustainable living conditions by providing education, nourishment, a stable home environment, healthcare and training skills.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Our agency aims to break the vicious cycle of poverty and exploitation at the crucial root of the problem, which is a lack of education and resources for the most vulnerable people. The Center will free children from having to work dangerous, arduous jobs and will provide them with a safe and comfortable environment in which they will be fed, clothed, given access to healthcare, and provided with kindergarten, primary, high school, non-formal education and vocational training skills (i.e., training as accountants, teachers, seamstresses, agricultural workers, mechanics, etc). Children will also receive training in health, nutrition and basic morals and values (such as respect for oneself and others, cooperation, discipline, etc.). Once they complete school, the children will be assisted (technically and financially) in securing sustainable jobs or in furthering their education.
We have formed a strong and respectful relationship with villagers and authorities at all levels in the communities it has been assisting for the past year, providing an open forum for raising awareness on delicate matters such as HIV/AIDS. Our agency will additionally conduct regular Human Rights workshops in which it will encourage the families of the children, and community members to join in learning about the value of education, alternatives to child labor, the importance of non-violence, and community solidarity and development. Education campaigns are being/will be integrated with the workshops that will target both men and women in the communities.
We are committed to protecting the under-privileged Cambodian children by providing the basic human rights of education, a stable environment, healthcare and training skills. Our agency therefore seeks to improve the social-economic status of disadvantaged rural communities in Cambodia through integrative social-economic rehabilitation programs and the creation of educational and employment opportunities, in order to build a strong community for a better sustainable future.
Our agency empowers its children to become self-reliant members of the community who can participate in community meetings and assist in community development. Ultimately, Our agency is setting a precedent concerning the value of education in the community by serving as a model of the direct relationship between increasing education and decreasing child labor and abuse, increasing quality of living, and sustainable employment opportunities. We intend to expand to accommodate all of the children in need of its services in Cambodia
Languages spoken
Khmer: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
Workawayers at our agency can be a group or an independent. Volunteers are able to stay at the Center with free of charge as we will offer the accommodation but we are asking for per day living cost. We offer the opportunity if volunteers either wish to live by their own or stay with the family. It is an exchange.
What else ...
We help provide and organise all travel at the weekends whilst you are at the project if you need.
The capital is populated over one million and half, the bustling capital as well as the commercial hub of Cambodia. Situates at the conjunction of the Mekong, Tonle Sap River and Tonle Bassac, Phnom Penh features the significant cultural and historical Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda, National Museum and religious Wat Phnom that was built atop the hill in the heart of the capital. In the deep sadness, the killing field of Cheung Ek and the transformed Tuol Sleng museum (S21 Prison) attract hundreds of tourists to witness its tragic sites before continuing to stroll around Tuol Tompoung (Russian market) for happy shopping and have some highlights of the daily capital activities with stopping at the independent monument, yellow post office, local markets, active pagodas or at an art
museum. The fresh riverside gives a pleasant walk overlooking Tonle Sap & Mekong as if taking picturesque photos of Royal Palace which should not be missed out. Along the riverfront, there are busy café, interesting boutique shops, restaurants, urban hotels and colonial buildings while at the other sides fulfill of colorful restaurants & bars which make the nightlife more cheerful.
Not so far away is the Angkor Wat Temple.
The marvelous Angkor Wat - the world’s heritage listed by UNESCO in 1992 and the largest unrivaled
monument in the world. Built by Suryavarman II in 12th Century, Angkor Wat is considered as one of the
top destinations in Asia and is a must-see in your lifetime. Learning from your tour guide the amazing
history, its ancestral incredible, architectural masterpieces and the finest carvings dates back to the
Khmer Empire when it dominated the largest parts of Southeast Asia. Locates about 7km with
15 minute-drive toward northern Siem Reap, Angkor Wat temple is normally spent at least 2 hours to
discover its amazing complex and it is programmed to combine the small circuit including Angkor
Thom, South Gate, the smiles of Bayon temple, Baphoun… Ta Prohm temple adorned with the stunning
giant trees.
If you are into the beach life.
Cambodia’s southern part consists of 443 square kilometer of the coastline with 4 provinces: Sihanoukville, Kampot, Kep and Koh Kong - standing along the blue crystal sea overlooking forestall islands while the undersea provides plenty of opportunities for diving and snorkeling to see the Cambodian underwater flora and fauna. The tasty fresh seafood and the instant fishing Kep crabs are a must-try followed by green Kampot peppers, dipping into local spicy sauces that makes your dishes more delicious.
From low, mid to high ranged, accommodating at beautiful resorts, bungalows, lodges or standard hotels at the mainland is a basic relaxing experience while the Koh Andet Island in Koh Kong, Koh Rong Samloem Island, Koh Rong Island, Koh Russey, Koh Sramauch provide ideals for a better beach experience or even make an exclusive beach holiday at the private island “Koh Song Saa” to capture the true sense of tranquility, nature, sunbathing, swimming and relaxing.
The city orientation, a day trip of city highlights, islands boat discovery and a sunset boat cruise are optional touring activities which also give beyond to see the local culture, encounters and photography opportunity rather than just relaxing at the seaside. On the mainland, Ochheuteal, Otres and Independence beaches provide variety of beach breaks and seaside activities which overlooking the modern buildings and islands or grab an evening sunset boat party.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
3
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