Cambodia – A Brief Overview
Cambodia is struggling to heal from one of the worst genocides in modern history.
In the 1970s, the Khmer Rouge killed over 1.5 million men, women, and children (around 12% of the total population).
Faced with inconceivable poverty and desperation, Cambodia became a source, transit point, and destination for human trafficking.
The people of Cambodia are hungry for hope and healing.
Fast Facts –
Type of Government:
multiparty democracy under a constitutional monarchy
Capital City:
Phnom Penh
Population:
14,952,665
Currency:
riel (KHR)
Language:
Khmer (official) 95%, French, English
Religion:
Buddhist 97%
Muslim 2%
Other 1%
Major Industries:
tourism, garments, rice milling, fishing, wood and wood products, rubber, cement, gem mining, textiles
Size Comparison:
slightly smaller than Oklahoma
Past WR Ministry –
Fighting Human Trafficking/Children – The Price for a Child in Cambodia
Education/Teaching English – Good News International School
Slum Ministry – Cambodia Slum Ministry
Country Sponsor –
Why support? Why Cambodia? –
“I’m supporting RJ and Kayla because of the dedication of their hearts to this life-altering mission. People rarely find what they believe to be their purpose, even more rarely do those people drop everything in absolute pursuit of it. Sponsoring my friends was easy, but picking the country was even easier! When asked, Cambodia popped in my head and happened to be one of the countries they are going to. I’m so excited to see what they accomplish!” – Levi Shearon
