COUNTRIES

Cambodia

Cambodia is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the northeast, Vietnam to the east, and the Gulf of Thailand to the southwest. The capital and largest city is Phnom Penh, the political, economic, and cultural centre of Cambodia. Cambodia has one of the fastest growing economies in Asia. Agriculture is the strongest economic industry, with growth in textiles, construction, garments, and tourism.

COUNTRY FACTS:

Capital: Phnon Penh
Population: 16 million
Language: Khmer, French and English
The default mode of transportation for tourists is the tuk-tuk. This is essentially a rickshaw, a two-wheeled carriage pulled by either a motorcycle or bicycle

Our History in Cambodia

In 1990, Food for the Hungry (FH) began working in Cambodia by providing relief and aid to those living in refugee camps during the civil war. In 1992, they started to partner with poor communities in the Kampot Province to improve living conditions, and later expanded into northern Cambodia. Since then, FH has focused efforts on community development and other areas of need to improve living conditions.

Stories From Cambodia

Empowering Young Leaders: 14-Year Old SreyMe’s Dedication to Volunteering and Teaching

Thanks to Child Sponsorship, young women in places like Cambodia can experience the profound and transformative effects of education. This impact is seen both on an individual level and at the community level. One such transformation is the story of SreyMe, a 14-year-old student in the 9th grade who serves as a youth and

Transforming a Cambodian School: A Teacher’s Story of Hope

A school in Cambodia with struggling students, few resources, and poor hygiene has become a community-changing success thanks to donors who partnered with Food for the Hungry (FH). ‘Sad and Depressed’ to ‘Very Happy’ The elementary school in Thnorl, Cambodia, educates grades one to six in a wooden building with three classrooms