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Many Cambodian citizens are living in poverty and cannot afford to send their children to expensive, private boarding schools where English is taught. State, community schools and orphanages receive very little government funding and English instruction is considered a luxury. The volunteer program of New Hope Volunteers in Cambodia collaborates with local schools to offer English instruction (mostly conversational and pronunciation) to rural students.
What difference does this project make?
The project educates rural children in order to prepare them for a brighter future. While teaching or organizing extracurricular activities for the children, volunteers get to understand the education system in Cambodia. Also, learning English language will prove vital for the children’s future endeavors.
Highlights of the program
Volunteers will not only take English classes but also organize extracurricular activities for the children to participate in. You can organize educational tours and field trips to impart practical knowledge to these students. All of these activities will keep you occupied throughout your volunteering period. And may you have any free time; you can travel around the beautiful Cambodia and get to know the local culture/tradition.
Project location
Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia that is chaotic but somehow it still manages to be charismatic! It is a crossroads of Asia’s past and present, a city of extremes in poverty and chaos, but one that never fails to captivate. It is also known as the ‘Pearl of Asia’.
Battambang is the second largest town of Cambodia and a popular tourist destination due to the many nearby ancient temples, Buddhist shrines and the infamous bamboo railway. This city is known for its statues which seemingly decorate every public place. Most are of animals (mythical and real) and divinities.
Siem Reap has reinvented itself as the epicenter of new Cambodia. Tourists overflow this city for its beautiful temples, old French shop/houses, shady tree-lined boulevards and a slow flowing river.
Pursat is well known for its marble carvers and oranges. Tourists find bamboo train excursion around the city very refreshing. Also, visit the waterfalls and go on a day’s trip to the floating village of Kompong Luong!
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