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Building Better Lives Together

Cambodia

Cambodia is a nation of contrasts, where ancient history and modern development coexist. Its people's resilience and spirit of community shine through in the face of adversity, making it a land of hope and opportunity. In Cambodia, Volunteer Build teams focus on constructing resilient homes for those living in poverty. In Cambodia we join with VBC to build a home for a family in need. VBC supports families in their journey to a better life, through the provision of housing, safe water, sanitation, and education for children.

Trips to Cambodia

Girls Build - Another home built in Mexico
Girls Build - Another home built in Mexico

Country Profile

Population 17.8 million
Border Countries Laos, Thailand, Vietnam
Capital City Phnom Penh
Currency Cambodian Riel
Language Khmer (90%), French, English
Religion Buddhist (97%), Muslim (2%), Christian (0.8%)
Type of Government Parliamentary Democracy with Constitutional Monarchy
% living in poverty 17.8%.  20.5% living on less than US$2.15 per day
Life Expectancy 70.1 years.  67.2 Male; 72.7 Female
Infectious Diseases Hepatitis A & E, Typhoid, Malaria, Dengue Fever
Top Killers Heart Disease (Stroke)
Literacy 83.18%
Natural Resources Minerals (Gold), Oil, Natural Gas, Arable Land, Forests
Agriculture Rice, Cassava, Corn, Sugar Cane, Soy Beans, Coconut
Industry Agriculture, Tourism, Forestry, Textile & garments, mining
Exports Clothing & footwear, electrical equipment, cereals, leather

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Photos of previous Volunteerbuild Trips to Cambodia
The Cambodia National Flag
Photo of a typical Cambodian Village Hutt
A Volunteerbuild team on completion of another project in Cambodia
Another project completed in Cambodia
A photo of the 2016 Volunteerbuild team
The Volunteerbuild team jump for joy as they hand over yet another quality build in Cambodia
Temple in Cambodia
A Hutt on stilts, required to keep predators and water out of the family homes in Cambodia
A derelict hut in Cambodia