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Encounter Cambodia
Cambodia is a land of remarkable contrasts, from the beautiful temples of Angkor Wat to the horrors of Tuol Sleng prison. Devastated by the Khmer Rouge regime (1975–79) and set back by famine and foreign occupation, Cambodia is a country struggling to find its footing socially and economically.
You can help the Cambodian people rebuild their communities through teaching English to Cambodian children this summer. The English summer camp builds up today’s youth, who are desperately seeking opportunities to improve their education. You can teach a variety of subjects, based on your strengths, including: drama, computers, reading, photography and sports.
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Cambodia
Capital City:
Phnom Penh
Area:
69,898 sq miles (about the size of the state of Washington)
Population:
14,241,640
Languages:
Khmer (95%), French, English
Religion:
Theravada Buddhist (95%), other (5%)
Ethnic Groups:
Khmer (90%), Vietnamese (5%), Chinese (1%), other (4%)
Teach Overseas in Cambodia
Opportunities Available:
Conversational English and Other Subjects
Length of Service:
Summer
Year of First Program:
2008
Total Volunteers to Date:
5
Volunteers Next Year (projected):
7
Volunteers who try "Pong Tea Khon," a hard-boiled duck egg with the duck still inside:
60%
Top 5 Reasons to Teach in Cambodia
Contribute to the economic and social healing of Cambodia
Give students the tools to equip them for a better life
Partner with local believers
Invest in the daily lives of students of all ages
Experience a rich Cambodian history
Director's Notes
A note from the Regional Director: Last summer we piloted a new program and location for TeachOverseas. We have teamed with a Christian international school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia with the goal of providing students with a constructive way to spend their summer months. This growing school was originally started for Cambodian orphans and missionary children. Because quality education is lacking in Cambodia the school has grown to nearly 300 students in the last eight years. Education is so valued but hard to find that you can find children selling postcards or bracelets in the market in order to raise money to go to a private school.
When I visited the city I was struck by both the countries dark side and the hope that resonates there. One can see the evidence that Cambodia is one of the poorest countries in Asia and the rough life that many people there lead. However, the administrators and teachers at the school impart their hope that the children being raised up will become part of a new Cambodia—one that is both educated and stable.
