Why I Say No to Voluntourism with Children Abroad

by luisa gentile | May 20, 2025

  1. The Paradox of Good Intentions In an era where safeguarding vulnerable minorities is paramount, a troubling paradox persists: the widespread acceptance of voluntourism involving children overseas. This practice typically involves short-term trips abroad where...

The Magic of the Spring Equinox at Angkor Wat

by luisa gentile | Mar 27, 2025

Spring Equinox Sunrise at Angkor Wat Every year, at sunrise during the Spring Equinox, crowds gather at Cambodia’s Angkor Wat to witness one of the world’s most iconic celestial events. As the Earth tilts, the rising sun illuminates Angkor Wat’s central spire, casting...

Public and Religious Holidays of Cambodia

by | Mar 25, 2025

Cambodia is a country that enjoys an abundance of public and religious holidays with more than 20 scheduled annually. Any time of the year is the perfect time for you to plan for a professional volunteering experience in Cambodia, where you could do good by sharing...

Life-Saving Skills in Cambodia: An Interview with Helpcode’s Chey Rattana

by luisa gentile | Mar 20, 2025

We are delighted to feature an interview with Chey Rattana, the Country Representative in Cambodia for Helpcode. Since 2006, Helpcode has been working in Cambodia, impacting 40 villages and focusing on young children as the foundation for the country’s...

Crafting a Conscious Cambodia: Meet MANAVA Founder Ka-Lai Chan

by luisa gentile | Mar 18, 2025

As a long-time partner of Professionals Doing Good, we are thrilled to interview Ka-Lai Chan, the Dutch founder of MANAVA. MANAVA is a conscious lifestyle brand in Cambodia dedicated to quality, sustainable materials, and female empowerment. Kalai boasts over 10 years...

Empowering Cambodian Youth Through Education: An Interview with JWOC’s Executive Director

by luisa gentile | Jan 27, 2025

We are pleased to feature an interview with Mrs. Konthea Mean, Executive Director of Journeys Within Our Community (JWOC), a leading Cambodian non-profit based in Siem Reap. JWOC has been a long-term partner of Professionals Doing Good, and since 2005, its mission has...

Finding Your Compass Through Skilled Volunteering

by luisa gentile | Jan 21, 2025

    Have you woken up this morning feeling disconnected from your work? While sitting in countless meetings, do you find yourself questioning your career path? Do you feel a sense of detachment between your work and your values and priorities in life? Are you craving...

Kingdom of Wow: Weaving Impact, Ethical Fashion, and Social Change in Cambodia – One Stitch at a Time

by luisa gentile | Dec 17, 2024

…Seven years have passed since we last spoke with Godie Van de Paal, the visionary founder of Kingdom of WOW (KOW), an ethical handmade footwear manufacturer based in Siem Reap, Cambodia. In the intervening years, Godie has navigated a world reshaped by the...

Pia Richards

by luisa gentile | Dec 5, 2024

Meet Pia Richards…   Volunteering at Angkor Hospital for Children in Siem Reap, Cambodia, has been one of the highlights of my professional career to date. The opportunity to use my skills and education to contribute to an organisation making actual...

Joelle Millery

by | Dec 5, 2024

Meet Joelle Millery…   Joelle is a seasoned professional with a business background who has completed her volunteer term with Journeys Within Our Community (JWOC). Here she tells us about her time volunteering in Cambodia.   Hello, Joelle! What’s...

Volunteering from Home—the Perks of Making a Difference from Wherever You Are

by | Dec 5, 2024

Virtual volunteering has emerged as a powerful tool for professionals to contribute their skills and expertise to global causes. By leveraging the power of technology, volunteers can now connect with organizations worldwide and make a meaningful impact from the...

Samantha Larose

by | Dec 5, 2024

Meet Samantha Larose…   Samantha is a volunteer from Canada who was working with the Angkor Hospital for Children (AHC) as a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist when the coronavirus became a global pandemic. Samantha was forced to return home in the middle...