People with disability in Cambodia are often marginalised, and not given the opportunity to fully participate in their communities.
This can lead to high levels of unemployment and exclusion, and leave children and families trapped in a cycle of poverty.
ChildFund Cambodia’s Community Voices project is giving people with disability the opportunity to have a say about the challenges they face in their daily lives, and how these obstacles can be tackled.
In turn, this improves the accountability of village authorities and drives change at a grassroots level, with community members working collaboratively to find innovative solutions to the problems raised.
In rural Svay Rieng, the lack of work and livelihood opportunities was found to be a major issue for people with disability.
Working together, the village decided to provide motorcycle mechanic training to help people with disability find meaningful and stable employment.
Motorcycles have become extremely popular in Cambodia, and there is a long-term need for skilled mechanics.
Ratha, who cannot use his right leg, is one of many parents in Svay Rieng who took part in a mechanics apprenticeship. This is his story.
After the immediate emergency response, an emergency or crisis doesn’t end for children. Often, they find themselves in desperate circumstances, cold and at risk of hunger, disease and violence.
As we enjoy our time with the family on Christmas Day, there will be children who are suffering, their lives torn apart by emergencies such as the Rohingya refugee crisis in Myanmar or the recent earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia.
These children have already lost so much, they shouldn’t have to lose their childhood too. Below we’ll tell you a little bit more about the children living in crisis, and how you can help them overcome it.
Children Need Stability and Support in Indonesia
On 28 September 2018, an earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck central Sulawesi in Indonesia. This was followed by a tsunami that devastated the west coast.
The natural disasters have reportedly killed 2,088 people and displaced 78,994 others, who are spread over 110 different evacuation centres. Access to basic services and necessities is a challenge, and children and their families have limited access to electricity, water and sanitation services.
ChildFund is assisting the emergency response to make sure children have enough clean water, food, blankets, and tents. Our other primary concerns are making sure they are able to resume their schooling and access psychosocial support as soon as possible.
Keep Evacuated Children Safe In Laos, Cambodia and India
