Our charity work in Cambodia

Increasing farming incomes

To those with land, Concern provides training to help them establish integrated farming systems. We’re giving training to help small-scale famers increase their rice yields. We’ve worked to rehabilitate irrigation systems which means that farmers can increase their production by as much as 400%. We also support local business groups that help farmers get the best prices for their products.

Have a look at some photos of people we have helped with this work:

Our charity work: fishing and forests

Forests and fisheries are vital resources for Cambodia’s rural poor people, especially for those who do not own land. So, Concern helps to form committees that allow people to police their resources so that they can stop others from fishing illegally or encroaching on their forests.

New government system

The government of Cambodia is currently creating a governance system that will strengthen local democracy, promote community development and reduce poverty. We’re helping people understand this new governance system so that they can bring their demands to the relevant government body. Concern also supports the training of government officials so that they understand their responsibilities and can respond to the needs of the poorest people. 

Helping people manage debt

Poor people who have no sources of income are often unable to access loans from local banks. As a result, some turn to local money lenders who charge high interest rates. Inability to pay loans results in people sometimes being forced to sell their land or remove their children from school. We are currently looking into ways of working with local banks to see how best to support vulnerable people so that they are more able to manage their debt. 

Improving hygiene practices

In 2011, we started helping communities improve their hygiene practices by teaching them about hand washing, using toilets, covering food and drinking boiled or filtered water. We also support the construction of latrines to provide people with access to safe and clean water. 

In depth

• Take a look our publications and reports on Cambodia
• Find out about how Concern is helping Cambodian communities cope with disasters
• Read how we're helping poor people improve their livelihoods through microfinance
• Visit Cambodia's DRR forum website
• Visit Cambodia’s AMK microfinance website