Cambodia
In 1990, Food for the Hungry provided relief aid to people living in Cambodian refugee camps during the civil war. In 1993, FH started partnering with poor communities in southern Cambodia to improve living conditions. Presently, FH works in northern Cambodia. Click on icons to see how FH is working with these Cambodian communities.
Cambodia Facts
- Capital:
- Phnom Penh
- Language:
- Khmer, French and English
- Population:
- 14,701,717
- Crisis:
- Difficulty accessing nearby clean water sources
- High risk for food and waterborne illnesses
- Only 2 percent of population is Christian
Our Work in Cambodia
Agriculture
8,777 people learned farming practices to grow food last year. In small city spaces, families are raising chickens for food and to sell for income.
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Church
17 pastors received training in leadership for planting churches. 324 children participated in children’s ministry.
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Education
FH’s education program assisted 470 children to stay in school. Children who stay in school are less likely to join gangs or become pregnant as teenagers. 241 teenagers received a secondary education or attended trade school.
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Health
FH programs boosted nutrition in 812 children. 8,777 people were served by FH malaria treatment and prevention programs.
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Income Generation
694 people learned how to run their own business and joined savings groups to start small businesses. 215 people benefitted from construction projects.
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Water
8,777 people benefited through FH water programs. FH works with communities to build accessible wells that provide healthy, clean water.
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