1. Cambodia

2. History Angkor Empire was the most Powerful Asian Empire from 800-1400
Colonised by France in 1800s but gained independence in 1953
Cambodia was caught up in Viet Nam war in 1960s/70s
This led to a brutal regime called the Khmer Rouge inflicting a genocide on the country
Cambodia was liberated by Viet Nam in 1979
The UN (UNTAC) ran Cambodia in the early 1990’s until elections in 1993.

3. Cambodia Today
The Angkor empire is a major symbol of national heritage and pride
Food, family and religion are all important parts of modern society
It’s a fledgling democracy – the same party has been in power since 1993
The country’s economy has boomed through tourism, garment work, and natural resources
It’s a very young population who are increasingly interested in using internet, smart phones and consuming global pop culture (Thai, Korean, Vietnamese and American)

4. Statistics 50% under 24 - 31% under 14
80% rural population (but 3% urban growth p.a)
17% of population below the poverty line
High infant mortality (36th worst globally)
1-3 child deaths caused by under-nutrition
80% of people work informal economy (no regulation, poor safety conditions, low wages)
300, ,000 young people enter job market p.a
Over 50% of Cambodia children have experienced some form of physical or sexual abuse
Only 1 in 5 youth will complete high school
48-51 per 1000 birth – oz is 4

5. Cambodia - Current Issues
Education quality
Child Nutrition (under-nutrition)
Child protection (abuse, exploitation, unsafe work)
Youth unemployment
Corruption and poor governance
Environmental degradation and climate change

6. Cambodia – ChildFund Projects
Education quality
Child Nutrition
Child protection
Strengthening community/village level governance
Livelihoods and improved farming
Water and Sanitation

7. Cambodia – ChildFund Projects
Livelihoods and enhanced farming

8. Cambodia – ChildFund Projects
Water and Sanitation

9. Cambodia – ChildFund Projects
Quality Education – old schools

10. Cambodia – ChildFund Projects
Quality Education – new schools

11. Cambodia – ChildFund Projects
Quality Education