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Despite human trafficking being a crime in Cambodia, the country has a significant child sex tourism problem; some children are sold by their parents, while others are lured by what they think are legitimate job offers like waitressing, but then are forced into prostitution. 38% of women and girls working in sexually exploitative conditions had entered the industry because their virginity had been bought. In a survey of Cambodian sex trafficking victims to Thailand, only 25% reported being trafficked by a stranger. Two-thirds of the victims were trafficked by someone that they knew – a family member or someone from their community. Some are as young as 13.*
As part of our Cambodia outreach teams, the team visits the training centre of Precious Women; a Cambodian run NGO which offers women caught up in the entertainment industry a way out by providing training in beauty, hairdressing, cooking etc.
We learn about their work and enjoy beauty treatments, fun and conversation with some of the trainees. Following that, we join the Precious Women staff and volunteers in small groups, visiting 3 or 4 women that have escaped the sex industry and who now utilise these skills. Our aim is to demonstrate love and show interest to the women we will spend an hour or so with that evening.
Looking ahead to 2027, we plan to continue strengthening these partnerships. We are returning to Serve Cambodia’s Light of Hope school aiming to complete the construction of a perimeter security wall, to re-decorate the school, to repair many of the school desks and to repaint the first-floor railings. This work is needed to complete Mission Direct’s past work at LOH school and will benefit a particularly poor community.
By joining this team in 2027 you'll help locals to improve LOH School - no skills or strength necessary. There is always something to do - from laying bricks, passing materials, painting and clearing - as well as entertaining the local children! Cambodia is a great place for all ages and many volunteers have come as a family.
In the afternoons you will visit some of the Fellowship of Hope Churches and their partner projects locally. We hope to run various fun activities for the children including assemblies, playing games and there may be time for provision of simple health education to families and hair washing for the children.
Volunteers will have the opportunity for rest and relaxation exploring the famous Angkor Wat temple complex near Siem Reap and other attractions in Phnom Penh area.
The teams in Cambodia have been doing an incredible job. Here are a few of the most recent stories and stats from the projects...
New villages of homes for vulnerable people in Phnom Penh
Schools built incl. a floating classroom
Bamboo houses built to move families off of dumps in Phnom Penh
You only have to give a £150 deposit to your trip contribution upfront.
The contributions listed are a reduced amount, based on the assumption that Gift Aid will be declared.
Orientation days and reunion days are included to help you get the most from your trip.