COVID-19 has had a devastating economic impact on Cambodia, particularly Siem Reap, whose main industry is tourism. Schools and training institutions have been closed until November, leaving many without education as they don’t have access to the internet or televisions to participate in their school’s online learning. 150,000 garment workers have been temporarily suspended and […]
Ethical luxury silk boutique Atelier Etica has raised funds to provide 30 Cambodian families with emergency food packages. Founder, Roxane Horton, reached out to her customers and network after learning about the devastating impact that COVID-19 has had on the Siem Reap economy. “Those of you who know me know that Cambodia holds a special […]
Last year we received support from The Goodridge Foundation to run preschool and Khmer language classes in Cambodia, impacting 46 children who are living in poverty, making them literate, increasing the chance of them being enrolled and remaining in public school, and improving their behaviour. Given the current COVID-19 landscape, which is making fundraising incredibly […]