Visit Website: www.crstcambodia.org

After years of Genocide, the occupation of the Vietnamese and Civil War, the toll on the Cambodian people was enormous. Most of the people remaining had lost members of their families, leaving countless widows and orphans. In addition, many were left disabled from war and it’s after effects. The people faced many obstacles to normal life such as ill health, lack of education, unemployment and in particular poverty. Moreover, the psychological trauma from years of war, compounded by the enduring suffering of many survivors, began to manifest in dangerous behavior. An increase was seen in drug and alcohol addiction, the spread of communicable and venereal diseases, violence within families, smuggling and/or sexual abuse of children, as well as other criminal activities.

Worried by this horrific crisis, Prof. Long Sedtha established the Build Your Future Today Centre (BFT). Sedtha’s life is an inspiration, demonstrating determination and care for his fellow people. He experienced suffering and hardship during the Khmer Rouge regime in addition to 12 years as a refugee in the Cambodia-Thai border camps. The Build Your Future Today Center (BFT) aims to provide the opportunity for people who have been living through hardships and poverty with effective solutions to improve their lives it has the ultimate aim of successfully establishing well-being, prosperity and peace to the people of Cambodia.

Visit Website: www.center-bft.org

BFT is highly committed to providing opportunities for people, especially children have been living hardship and poverty, with the intellectaul and economic tool to build a brighter future.
Our aims are build upon two principles. First that

Cambodian people will receive the intellectual and economic tools required to attain self-sufficiency. This can only be realized once it is accepted that education must be the key to developing economic self-sufficiency as well as personal well-being and peace for the individual family as well as the whole of Cambodian society.

After years of Genocide, the occupation of the Vietnamese and Civil War, the toll on the Cambodian people was enormous. Most of the people remaining had lost members of their families, leaving countless widows and orphans. In addition, many were left disabled from war and it’s after effects. The people faced many obstacles to normal life such as ill health, lack of education, unemployment and in particular poverty. Moreover, the psychological trauma from years of war, compounded by the enduring suffering of many survivors, began to manifest in dangerous behavior. An increase was seen in drug and alcohol addiction, the spread of communicable and venereal diseases, violence within families, smuggling and/or sexual abuse of children, as well as other criminal activities.

Worried by this horrific crisis, Prof. Long Sedtha established the Build Your Future Today Centre (BFT). Sedtha’s life is an inspiration, demonstrating determination and care for his fellow people. He experienced suffering and hardship during the Khmer Rouge regime in addition to 12 years as a refugee in the Cambodia-Thai border camps. The Build Your Future Today Center (BFT) aims to provide the opportunity for people who have been living through hardships and poverty with effective solutions to improve their lives it has the ultimate aim of successfully establishing well-being, prosperity and peace to the people of Cambodia.

Visit Website: www.bridgeoflifeschool.org

The mission of Bridge of Life School is to provide educational related programming in the countryside based on community input and need:

• We build bridges together by teaching, training, and supporting local individuals and communities.
• We work with motivated students and communities who actively participate on their own accord, without financial compensation.
• We are a Khmer not-for-profit supported by American donors.  We hire Khmer staff who come from and have a direct relationship to the communities where we work.
• We maintain an openness to different ideas and strategies; our approach is grassroots and always flexible; we try new things, often make mistakes, but learn from them and share them with others.
• We are forever committed to the programs we support, but we also value community ownership and keep sustainability in mind as a long-term goal.

We are constantly reevaluating and revising our mission statement to better reflect what we believe and do. If you have questions or comments, consider sending them to info@bridgeoflifeschool.org

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Siem Reap Bat Hotel is centraly located walking distance from the historical heart of the city, this prime location also boasts a variety of entertainment clubs and brilliant restaurants.

Tourists will be delighted to find the Central Market, Old Market, Angkor Night Market, the National Museum, the Royal Residence and the City River just a short stroll away.

Ideal for both, leisure and business travelers. The Im Malis Hotel offer 24 spacious clean rooms that are suitable for singles, couples or even a group stay. We are located just a short 15 minutes drive from the amazing Temples of Angkor and Siem Reap International Airport.

We offer a complementary transfer service from your bus, boat or airport and look forward to greeting you with a cool, traditional, lemongrass and honey welcome drink, fresh fruit basket and refresher towel upon arrival.

Visit Website: www.readacambodia.org

Rural Economic & Agriculture Development Agency (READA) is a Cambodian non-political, non-religious organization which focuses its efforts on rural community development and livelihood improvement. READA was established in 2004 by Cambodian volunteers and former employees of AGRISUD International and was subsequently registered with the Ministry of Interior in 2005 (Number 090 sCN).
In September 2011, READA received the internationally recognized GPP certification on Governance and Professional Practices. GPP, which is coordinated by Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC), is a collective response by NGOs to professionalize and strengthen the NGO sector in Cambodia by encouraging and promoting NGO accountability and good organizational practice. READA is among the first 32 NGOs in Cambodia to have successfully completed the certification process.
READA works in rural areas of Siem Reap province and currently implements projects in 78 villages in Banteay Srei, Angkor Thom, Sonikoum and Chikreng district. READA works with the poorest members of the community and implements Needs and Rights Based Approaches. The Needs Based Approach provides the poorest with new opportunities to increase their living standards by providing support grants to start up livelihood activities. The Rights Based Approach is a strong awareness raising program which ensures that the communities have a deeper understanding of their basic rights to life and independence of expression.
We ensure that we provide members of rural communities with the opportunity to expand their livelihood activities without depleting natural resources. In November 2005, READA received an Award on Organic Agriculture Production, delivered by the Ministry of Agriculture and JICA.
At READA, We strongly believe in knowledge, skills sharing and collaboration among development actors and collaborate closely with local authorities, relevant ministries, local, International NGOs and private sector.  To better serve our communities in a sustainable way, we recognize that we need to build our staff capacity. This is an ongoing process which our international NGO partners play an active role in.

Visit Website: www.kmsdailynews.com

Khmer Machas Srok Newspaper (KMS). Cambodian Hot News. Cambodia Breaking News

Visit Website: www.pongsenaorphanage.org

The Sustainable Organization for Community Peasant Labourer Student Development and Orphans (SOCPLSDO) is a non-profit (NPO), non-governmental organization (NGO) and non-political organization that was established in 2006 by Mr Pong Sena. The SOCPLSDO established the Chres Village School and Orphanage in the same year for the regional orphans, students, labourers and peasants from the villages in and around the district of Bakong of the Siem Reap province, Cambodia. The aim of the SOCPLSDO is to alleviate the poverty and difficulties of the orphans and children of poor families in the Bakong district providing support of their basic needs such as food, clothing, education, accommodation, health services and school supplies.

SOCPLSDO Philosophy

The philosophy of the SOCPLSDO as a non-profit, non-governmental and a non-Political organization is to save children in Cambodia, and envisaging a Cambodia with a peaceful and cohesive society, with equal rights and opportunities for everyone and a society built on the basis of living, loving, kindness and compassion.

Visit Website: www.volunteer-in-peru.org

The Picaflor House Community Project is located in the village of Oropesa, a 45-minute bus ride from the centre of Cusco, Peru. The project was established in November 2010 by Globalteer to support the children and families in Oropesa and the surrounding villages. The project works closely with the local school in Oropesa to provide the most required services to the children attending the school.

We run a volunteer programme at the project where you can help to teach English to the children. Having English as a second language is of huge benefit to the children in an area where a lot of jobs rely on the tourism industry. If you have ever considered immersing yourself in another culture and giving something back to those less fortunate, volunteering with us in Peru could be exactly the opportunity you are looking for.

Our aim is to provide a long-term locally managed and staffed location where local families can receive free education, learn new skills, have access to health education and family support. The children come from the poorer families of the villages we support, they may be orphans or living with extended family/neighbours so home life is not always stable.

Many of the children attending the school in Oropesa come from surrounding villages. Some children live at home and walk up to 4 hours per day to attend school. Some children live away from their families to be closer to the school. Many children are required to work for their lodgings away from home.

Visit Website: www.aha-kh.org

A SEAL YOU TRUST.

Introducing the Seal of Authenticity for handicraft made in Siem Reap

Siem Reap artisans are known for their craftsmanship and creative talent. Their love for culture is expressed in the unique handicrafts and artworks they produce. Many shops and markets in Siem Reap Province are proof of the diverse handicraft sector. As demand is high, so is supply. Local producers compete against imports of China, Thailand and Vietnam. Most tourists though would like to buy a souvenir made by artisans in Siem Reap Province. For this reason the Angkor Handicraft Association (AHA) with the support of the Provincial Government decided to introduce a Seal of Authenticity. It helps you to distinguish local products from imported items.

Visit Website: www.royalbayinnangkor.com

Royal Bay Inn Angkor Resort, is a four star hotel conveniently located in the Old French Quarter, behind the Royal Palace and a short stroll away from the Old Market areaand its numerous shops and restaurants.

Surrounded by lush tropical gardens our 62 room city resort provides the best of traditional accommodation with all the conveniences of a city centre hotel.

Whether you are in Siem Reap to visit the famous Angkor Wat temples or just to relax in the opulence of fine accommodation, our courteous staff is always eager to cater for your needs.

The Tropicana Restaurant offers the very best of Khmer, Asian and Western cuisine. In addition to providingyou a delicious daily breakfast buffet, the staff at the Tropicana Restaurant is on hand to serve you lunch,afternoon tea, and dinner, either inside our elegantly decorated dining room, or out on our relaxing patio. Khmer cooking classes are also available with our chef.