Cambodia
Welcome to Cambodia, a kingdom
of ancient wonders & timeless charm!
Discover the majestic Angkor Wat temple complex, sleepy beaches and bustling capital city, Phnom Penh. You might also have heard of Siem Reap, a backpacker favourite for its mixture of culture, nightlife and culinary treats. Whether you’re wanting to tick sunrise at Angkor Wat off your bucket list, interested in finding out what authentic Cambodian tastes like, or ready to explore the infamous night markets, this is a travel destination that truly has something for everyone.
Our Impact in Cambodia
Cambodia’s Khmer Rouge history (1975-1979) has caused ongoing social and economic challenges. Despite progress, many marginalised groups still need support to escape poverty. Our programs aim to rebuild community capacity with sustainable solutions in education, health, and livelihoods.
- Our programs are focused in the Ek Phnom District, just north of Battambang city.
- We support 10 rural villages in the district, where a majority of the families live below the poverty line.
Where You'll be Based
Just 3 hours from Siem Reap, our Challenges Abroad projects will take you to Battambang City, the second largest city in Cambodia. Although known for its French colonial architecture, Buddhist temples and Hindu statues, Battambang really feels more like a riverside, country town. Spend your evenings with traditional cooking classes, a ride on the bamboo train and a visit to the bat caves is an absolute must do!
Developing Key Skills
Your Global Citizenship journey in Cambodia isn’t just a once-in-a-lifetime travel adventure – it’s a transformative experience that will help you grow personally and build essential employability skills! Here’s how:
- Leadership: Guide and inspire others in impactful initiatives.
- Confidence: Gain a sense of achievement and enhanced self-confidence.
- Adaptability: Adjust to new surroundings and limited resources.
- Teamwork: Collaborate with global changemakers on community projects.
Welcome to Cambodia,
a kingdom of ancient wonders & timeless charm!
Discover the majestic Angkor Wat temple complex, sleepy beaches and bustling capital city, Phnom Penh. You might also have heard of Siem Reap, a backpacker favourite for its mixture of culture, nightlife and culinary treats. Whether you’re wanting to tick sunrise at Angkor Wat off your bucket list, interested in finding out what authentic Cambodian tastes like, or ready to explore the infamous night markets, this is a travel destination that truly has something for everyone.
Choose Your Challenge
Whether you’re seeking opportunities to develop your skills or are passionate about meaningful travel, our Cambodia challenges are sure to be life-changing.
Choose a challenge that aligns with your interests and passions!
Cambodia: Social Impact in the Community
- Location: Cambodia
- Duration: 2 - 4 weeks
- Purpose: Improve access to quality education
Cambodia: Health and Wellbeing Challenge
- Location: Cambodia
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Purpose: Improve overall community health
Become a Challenge Leader
Are you looking for your next adventure?
Our Challenge Leader Programme is especially suited to university students, recent graduates and students on a gap year looking to elevate their overseas experience and grow as a future global leader.
“I loved every minute of my trip, from the range of different temples that we visited to working in 2 different schools with my classmates. Cambodia is a beautiful place and with Challenges Abroad there to support us it created a comfortable and homely feel to this experience. I would highly recommend.”
Katie, Global Citizen
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