Earlier this year, The Goodridge Foundation donated $20,000 to enable 189 Cambodians to participate in HHA Cambodia’s Home Food Garden Program. An update from HHA Cambodia’s Managing Director, Thai San, is below: “We started to use the funds in May this year, and 160 out of 189 families have selected and distributed the resources to date. […]
It’s nearing the end of financial year, and we need your support. In February 2021 Cambodia fell at a critical point in the fight against COVID-19. Siem Reap, home to our local program partner, HHA Cambodia, and the famous Angkor Wat, is heavily dependent on local tourism. And without a domestic market to fall back […]
We are thrilled to receive the support of LUSH as part of their Charity Pot program for the second time! What is the LUSH Charity Pot? The ‘Charity Pot’ is a LUSH hand and body cream where 100% of all sales (minus local taxes) are distributed as grants, to groups working in the areas […]
Cambodia is renowned for their large amount of public holidays. They celebrate 20 holidays each year, which can total up to 35 days off, depending on how many extra days their employers give them. Whether you are visiting Cambodia on holiday, are moving there, or just want to be green with envy, our guide to […]
We love seeing the success of the programs we financially support in Cambodia. Read below for the story of Phalla, a woman who took part in the Home Food Garden Project. Phalla is a 55-year old mother of five who lives with her husband in a small house in rural Siem Reap. The COVID-19 outbreak […]
We are grateful to our Ambassador, Kim Napier, who rallied her colleagues and secured a $5,000 grant for our charity through the nib Foundation’s Good Cause Grant program. This is the second year in a row we have received this funding. Last year’s grant supported children to virtually learn through the Khmer language program at […]
Whilst we usually like to remain upbeat, we need to be honest with you; the COVID-19 situation in Cambodia is at a critical point. Last Year’s Outbreak Last year, Cambodia came through the COVID-19 pandemic relatively unscathed, outbreak-wise. They recorded less than 400 COVID-19 cases, and zero deaths. Unfortunately, their economy was shattered, and our […]
This week our ethical brand, Hope on Purpose, is participating in Fashion Revolution week, and encouraging consumers to ask their brands, “Who made my clothes?”. Fashion Revolution week remembers the 1,134 people who were killed and more than 2,500 injured when the Rana Plaza complex collapsed in Bangladesh. The reason that this building collapsed was a […]
When travelling through South East Asia, it can always be difficult to know where the souvenirs you purchase are made, and by whom. There is more of a shift nowadays towards ethical and responsible purchases, where both the maker and the consumer benefit. If you are travelling to Siem Reap, we have a few suggestions […]
Last year, Cambodia came through the COVID-19 pandemic relatively unscathed, outbreak-wise. They recorded less than 400 COVID-19 cases, and zero deaths. However, their economy was shattered. Economic Impact of COVID-19 Cambodia’s tourism industry, which usually contributes around one-third of GDP (OECD 2019), was been decimated due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. International arrivals contracted by […]