Ourng An, Deputy Chief of the Angkol Fishery Community in Kep, speaks about how his community is transforming challenges into opportunities. His words tell a story of local action — one that begins not in offices or large cities, but…
At a meeting on strengthening community fisheries management in Kep Province, Ouch Chean, a community leader from Kampong Tralach, stood as a voice for his people, sharing both the struggles and the dreams of his community. Held on 3 October…
From books to clean water, mobile librarian Sim At is building resilience in schools of Cambodia’s coastal regions. When communities lead, every drop is justice, every tap a promise, and every school a door to new possibilities. Kep’s mobile librarian…
The early morning sun was rising over Cambodia as our little mobile library rolled out from Action Education / Aide et Action’s field office in Kep. The small van, carrying more than 1,000 colourful books, bumped along dusty roads, winding…
RFI shines the media spotlight on livelihoods at risk and futures at stake, echoing and amplifying our call for safer, more sustainable livelihoods in Cambodia’s coastal regions. Through its CO-SAVED project, co-funded by the EU, Action Education / Aide et…
Community-led change is the key to thriving with nature — not against it. And eco-tourism is more than travel; it is an act of solidarity with those on the frontline of climate change. Anchored in tradition, yet sailing towards renewal,…
Investing in digital education in Cambodia’s remote and coastal areas is investing in resilience, equity, and the future of the next generation. Digital inclusion today means stronger communities tomorrow. The salty air drifts inland from the Gulf of Thailand, carrying…
In the bustling coastal town of Sihanoukville, a young woman is quietly changing the game. Sok Chanthy, a member of the Young Entrepreneurs Association of Cambodia (YEAC), is the founder of O2 Café, a space that blends greenery, art, and…
On Cambodia’s coast, schools face challenges far beyond lessons and exams. In Koh Kong province, where rivers meet the sea, communities live with flooding, saltwater intrusion, and the growing pressure of climate change. For children, this often means that a…
By learning to protect their environment and safeguard their livelihoods, Cambodia’s coastal communities are adapting to a changing climate while strengthening local food security. At Chrouy Svay, an eco-tourism and fishery community in Koh Kong, we take a boat to…
