Menstruation is not a shame. Knowledge is power. Hygiene is freedom. When girls understand their bodies, they take control of their futures. It’s time to break the silence. It’s time to dismantle the stigma. In Cambodia, many adolescent girls face…
A handwashing campaign is anchoring essential hygiene knowledge in schoolchildren—building lifelong hygiene habits across isolated coastal and island communities. A story of hope and resilience. In Cambodia’s coastal regions, access to clean water and sanitation remains a persistent challenge. Infrastructure…
Against the lush backdrop of Kampot’s natural beauty, over 70 passionate participants—including local youth, students, farmers, tourists, and officials such as the Governor of Teuk Chhou district—came together yesterday to cycle for a greener, healthier, and more inclusive future. Organised…
Today, on 5 May 2025, we celebrate Cambodia’s youth. The future of marine ecosystems is beginning to take root — not just in the soil of seaside communities, but in the hearts and minds of Generation Ocean: young, committed, and…
With scissors, paper, coloured fabric, and imagination in hand, Community Pre-School (CPS) teachers in Kep and Sihanoukville are becoming artisans of learning—designing and crafting their own educational games and teaching materials. In Cambodia’s coastal and island communities, pre-school teachers often…
In the quiet coastal province of Kep, a new kind of lesson is unfolding—one found not only in textbooks, but also on the walls of Damnak Chang Our Primary School. A colourful, child-friendly nutrition poster is helping teachers promote healthy…
To deliver education in island communities, teachers must cross rivers, forests, and oceans. When we invest in them—like Li Ler—we’re not just improving early childhood education; we’re advancing equity and opportunity for all. Li Ler is a community pre-school teacher…
From 26 to 30 May 2025, Sam Vantha is participating in a teacher training organised by the Department of Education, Youth and Sport (DOE), supported by Action Education / Aide et Action (AEA), under the EU co-funded CO-SAVED project. This…
Cambodia’s ecosystems—particularly the mangroves that shelter countless marine species—are under growing threat from pollution, unsustainable development, and climate change. Rising youth leaders are taking the lead in preserving the forests and wildlife in their coastal regions. This morning, the courtyard…
Pressures from climate change, unsustainable development, and diminishing marine resources threaten both livelihoods and biodiversity. However, responsible eco-tourism offers a compelling solution that protects the environment while providing sustainable income for local communities. Cambodia’s coastal ecosystems—such as mangrove forests—are facing…
