Community Programs

Home Food Garden Project

In light of the economic consequences of the pandemic on our community, we launched this initiative. It involves a two-day workshop for families, where they receive the necessary materials to establish their own home farms. Our team provides four months of mentoring to support them throughout the process.

As a result, 100% of the families grow food for their own consumption, and 50% are able to generate income by selling surplus produce.

Workshops

Our workshops tackle social issues that affect our community. These issues encompass:

  • Domestic violence

  • Good and bad touch awareness

  • Child protection

  • Road safety

  • Budgeting

  • Hygiene

  • Parenting

Rice Loan Project

Due to the economic impacts of COVID-19, many families in rural Cambodia who harvest rice in addition to their full-time employment are losing their jobs. To continue farming, some families are forced to borrow money from microfinance institutions or local villagers at high interest rates.

To help vulnerable families, we are providing small investment loans of up to USD$200 to buy rice seeds, fertilizer, and equipment. Families receive financial literacy training and pay back the loan plus contribute 50kgs of rice. If their rice farms are damaged, they will pay back only 50% of the loan. This approach will help to develop rice farms and contribute to our sustainability.

Supporting Entrepreneurial Farmers Project

This trial project aims to support 50 already-established farmers with financial backing, resources, and technical training to increase the success of their farms. These farmers have never been supported by us and are poverty-vulnerable. We will collaborate with each individual farmer on their needs, which include seeds, fertiliser, farming equipment, and technical knowledge.

The project includes a three-hour training session at our community centre, which will cover topics such as market prices, land preparation, crop rotation, budgeting, finding buyers, and health care. Participants receive ongoing mentoring at their homes from local Cambodian staff for four months post-training. Inflation in Cambodia is predicted to climb to four percent this year, which is impacting the farmers' ability to fulfill their basic living costs. By supporting farmers with this project, their income will increase, and their basic needs will be met.

Outreach

The objective of our community team is to advocate for the advantages of education within the community and urge parents to enroll their children in public schools. We regularly visit our most vulnerable beneficiaries every two months to monitor their development.