Why Cambodia?

Reality of Rural Cambodia

The average lifespan for the country is 66 years; these numbers are even lower in rural populations

Cambodia has two seasons: hot and rainy. Villagers contend with alternating soaring temperatures, heavy rains, and flooding risks

37% of families make less than $1.50 USD/day with more poverty concentrated in the rural areas

Access to sanitation is limited and medical standards are highly variable. Mosquito-borne diseases and bacterial infections are prevalent year-round

With little government infrastructure, 4 million families are without any access to clean drinking water

Few rural families can afford for their children to attend school beyond basic instruction in Cambodian that ends in Grade 8