Economic crises typically have a way of impacting the vulnerable, disadvantaged, and low socioeconomic populations in our communities. Exacerbated by a health pandemic that has resulted in severe impacts to economic growth and development, the women and children of Cambodia have yet again been left destroyed in the wake of COVID19. Women have been known […]
As part of our governance, each year we conduct a monitoring visit with our program partner, HHA Cambodia. For the second year in a row, this monitoring visit was conducted virtually due to the pandemic. This was a wonderful opportunity for our Board of Directors to catch up with HHA Cambodia’s management team and celebrate […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Cambodian or Khmer food is known for fresh ingredients and combines a range of flavours to make incredible dishes. When visiting, you can eat a huge range of food and immerse yourself in the culture by trying the top dishes in Cambodia. The food in Cambodia is usually made up of three to four […]
The following is an excerpt from ‘It’s Not About Me: Discovering Voluntourism is a Problem, Not a Solution’ by our CEO, Sally Hetherington OAM. With travel from Australia currently paused, now is the perfect time to read this book and press reset on how we interact with people in low-income countries. ~~~~ ‘TEN POSTCARDS FOR […]
Meet Soy. She and her husband are responsible for 10 family members, including her elderly mother, five children and four orphaned nieces and nephews. Only three of her family members are in the position to work. Soy works as a masseuse in her village, her husband is a builder and her eldest son is a […]