Unqualified Volunteering in Developing Countries like Cambodia—When It Does No Good
We believe that volunteers who are skilled and qualified for the job, who have an adaptable and humble attitude, and moreover, are able to stay abroad long-term have very good chances of making a sustainable impact on the hosting community and have a meaningful...
The Spirit Houses of Cambodia
You may have seen these little colourful, pagoda-shaped shrines all over Cambodia. Spirit houses come from the tradition of keeping spirits housed and happy, whether they are spirits of nature or spirits of ancestors. These miniature temples are often...
Elodie Rasoloarivony
Meet Elodie Rasoloarivony… Elodie was required to do an overseas internship of 4 months as part of her Globalisation and International Trade master’s programme, and she found the perfect opportunity as a digital marketing intern at Ammo Jewellery in...
The National Sport of Khmer Boxing
While football is gaining popularity in Cambodia, Khmer boxing is the country’s traditional national sport. Due to the cultural cleansing perpetrated by the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s, a lot of information about the tradition of Khmer boxing has been...
Stuart Culshaw
Meet Stuart Culshaw… Stuart Culshaw is a technical communicator, web designer and content strategist and has been virtually volunteering with Professionals doing good for the past year, helping to improve various aspects of the Pdg website. Originally from...
Caleb November
Caleb, a skilled professional from the UK, volunteered with PEPY Empowering Youth in Siem Reap on a Measuring and Evaluation project. With a strong background in the corporate sector, Caleb was eager to expand his resume with international volunteer experience. In...
Mayssa Benchenaa
Meet Mayssa Benchenaa… Mayssa was a graphic design volunteer at Free to Shine (FTS), a child protection organisation in Cambodia. Mayssa is now here to tell us about her volunteer experience! Hi, Mayssa! Do you feel the project makes an impact in...
Riding the Waves of Cambodian Culture
One of the advantages of long-term overseas volunteering is having the opportunity to not only visit a new country, but to be able to explore in-depth the values and habits of the local community. Long-term volunteering abroad as a professional also allows you...
Eleonore Buffet
Meet Eleonore Buffet… Eleonore is a volunteer from France who volunteered with Fauna in Focus in a marketing and eco-tourism development position. Eleonore is now here to tell us about her time volunteering in Siem Reap. Hi, Eleonore! What was the...
How to Find Accommodation in Cambodia
When volunteering in Cambodia, finding the right place to sleep is important both for its impact on your finances and for the quality of your private life after volunteering hours. Since many of our volunteer positions take place over a few months, volunteers...