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.

Menstrual Hygiene Project

This program provides Cambodian girls in secondary school with a safe and hygienic menstrual kit, empowering them to manage their periods with confidence.

The girls also attend an interactive workshop covering the benefits of using the kit, proper cleaning and drying techniques, and the potential risks associated with single-use pads.

Each kit includes four reusable cloth menstrual pads, soap, and a discreet carry-on pouch, all made by HHA Cambodia’s sewing graduates.

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 and Health

  • Positive 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 project supports 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 covers 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.

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 promote the value of education within the community by encouraging parents to take an active role in their children’s learning. This includes supporting school attendance, increasing parental involvement, and following up on any learning challenges children may face. Our community assistant conducts household visits on a needs-based basis, with closer follow-up for families facing greater challenges.