Cambodia Global Citizenship Program

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

ONE OF THE MAJOR CHALLENGES IN CAMBODIA IS THE LACK OF ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION, HINDERING PEOPLE FROM ACQUIRING THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR EMPLOYMENT AND BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY.

The Cambodian government provides only half a day of free education at the primary school level. To receive a full day of education, children must attend supplementary classes, which require payment. For families living at or below the poverty line, this expense is unaffordable, resulting in limited educational opportunities for children from these communities.

Since 2013, Challenges Abroad and FutureSense Foundation have supported a supplementary education centre in Battambang, which would have otherwise closed without our support! Through this centre, we are able to provide children in the community with free supplementary education classes…

This is where you come in!

Making an Impact

By joining our team of global changemakers, you will be helping us drive forward our long-term education goals throughout community. Using your skills, knowledge and passion you’ll be supporting our supplementary education centre or government primary and secondary schools – your goal is to inspire the young learners in their education!

Design and facilitate educational workshops that supplement the rigid government curriculum, while inspiring learning techniques to go beyond traditional rote learning methods!

Help in the development of important skills like critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork that will engage young learners in their education and reduce drop-out rates!

Topics could include: conversational English, STEM education and creative arts

Participate raise environmental awareness amongst the local community through tree-planting activities and community clean-ups!

FYI: This is a carbon neutral program!

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Extend your adventure

Why not continue your adventure and make sure you’ve seen all the sites in Cambodia!

There’re a few things that you shouldn’t miss before heading home… spend a week with your new besties, touring some of Cambodia’s most beautiful landscapes and important cultural sites! Your journey starts in Phnom Penh where you’ll explore Toul Sleng, the Killing Fields and the Royal Palace. Next, you’ll head to Sen Monorom where you’ll trek across stunning Cambodian scenery and spend the night in a homestay at a local hill tribe village. Finally, you’ll head to Kratie for a Mekong River boat trip and a chance to see Irrawaddy dolphins!

Who can join the program

WE’RE LOOKING FOR HIGH-ENERGY, PASSIONATE INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE LOOKING TO LEAVE THEIR HANDPRINT ON THE WORLD.

Although you’ll be working in a school setting, we’re not expecting you to take on the role of a teacher. So, whether you’re studying education, science, engineering or creative arts, this program is perfect for you! Join a team of likeminded people and use your skills, knowledge and passions to make a difference.

Why you should join the program

Become a Challenge Leader

ARE YOU LOOKING TO ELEVATE YOUR EXPERIENCE?

Build your own community of people who care and inspire a team of Global Citizens to join you on this epic adventure… become a Challenge Leader! This is your chance to step up as a global leader and showcase your awesome leadership skills. Not only will you feel a great sense of achievement, but it’s an experience that’s guaranteed to make you stand out in any future employment opportunity.

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It’s amazing to see how the playground we built and the English and STEM skills we taught can make such a visible difference in the lives of these kids and their community, but the impact these little legends had on me, with their constant smiles, resourcefulness and eagerness to learn, will change the way I tackle life forever

Andrew Mair

Without fail, every day all of our students ran up to us with the biggest smiles, open arms and their books in their hands ready to learn. These moments, coupled with the biggest goodbye hugs not only made me so excited to go to school everyday but also made my heart so full.

Sarah Young

When I signed up to this trip, I though I was signing up to teach. Now I realise I have learnt just as much, as well as learning the importance of being a Global Citizen. It's easy to take a blind eye to the disparities around us but it takes courage and empathy to be aware of and understand the wider world.

Brooke Marcinkowski

Definitely the hardest and most rewarding 3 weeks of my life. I've learnt to be grateful for everything that we have in Australia, because there are kids that don't have the educational opportunities we all take for granted. Massive thank you to all the people of Cambodia for being so kind, the friends I've made along this trip and to Challenges Abroad for making this experience possible.

Andrew Mudgway

To say my trip was an amazing experience would be a serious understatement. I learnt so much about the world and about myself through my time in Cambodia and I will never forget the generosity and spirit of the people I met along the way.

Celine Chong

The month we spent in Cambodia was beyond amazing both personally and as a group. The time spent in the community working was by far the most rewarding and humbling experience of my life. I can't wait to come back to Cambodia to see the amazing people, and hopefully help further develop areas of their lives such as medical care and education.

Georgia Harrison

CHALLENGE DATES

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*Note: if you have other dates in mind or would like to travel as an individual, email us at [email protected] and we’ll be more than happy to help!

What’s Included?

24/7 in-country support

All accommodation

3 meals a day (Monday – Friday)

In-country transport

Airport pick-up and drop-off

Volunteer t-shirt

Pre-departure support, including full program briefing

An incredible volunteer experience!

What’s NOT Included?

Visa

Vaccinations

Flights

Travel Insurance

Your Impact

As you embark on the ultimate Global Citizenship journey, you should know that your contributions will make a real impact! In Thailand, we are continuously working towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. By improving access to quality education in marginalised communities and creating a more conducive learning environment at our local partner schools, you will help us make progress towards achieving a number of these goals including:

Challenges in Cambodia

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