Cambodia Khmer Project

Sample Itinerary
  • Who? Groups of 5 – 20 school students aged 16+
  • When? Projects have flexible dates and run all year round
  • Where? Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Khmer project in Cambodia
Khmer project in Cambodia

Our Khmer Project offers groups a huge range of activities to get involved with whilst really exploring and engaging with the culture of modern Cambodia. You will not only get to learn about Khmer culture, past and present, but will also be able to experience local communities in this truly fascinating country through spending a few days in a traditional rural village.

The first part of your project will be based in Phnom Penh, discovering sites like the National Museum and the Killing Fields with our Khmer Projects supervisor to give you a thorough insight into the history and culture of Cambodia and its people. Your group will also take part in a variety of both practical and observational sessions which may include puppet-making classes, cookery lessons, a copper moulding workshop, Khmer language lessons and traditional music and dance classes. The final part of your placement will be spent living with a rural village community, where your help with basic English classes will be greatly appreciated.

Cambodia is among Asia's poorest countries but is fast becoming one of the must-visit destinations in South East Asia. With its pristine beaches, ancient temples and exotic jungle, it's easy to see why its turbulent history is now becoming an increasingly distant memory. This beautiful country is at peace, and Cambodians are focused on building a positive future. If you're interested in overseas voluntary work in an unspoiled, beautiful country, now's certainly the time to see Cambodia.

 

Sample Itinerary

Placement: Phnom PenhProject: Khmer Project
Region: Phnom Penh Supervisor’s: Sun Sython

  • First week

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    Day No.DateWeekdayTimeActivity
    101/08/2010Sunday11:25Arrival in Phnom Penh and introduction to Host Families
    12:00 – 13:00Settle in to Projects Abroad apartment
    13:00 – 16:00Lunch and introduction to staff
    16:00 – 18:00Rest & Relax
    18:00 – 19:00Dinner
    202/08/2010Monday08:00 – 12:00Comprehensive Induction
    12:00 – 13:00Lunch
    13:00 – 16:00Tour of City Centre
    16:00 – 18:00Visit Khmer Project
    18:00 – 19:00Dinner
    19:00Rest & Relax
    303/08/10Tuesday8:30 - 12:30Visit Royal Palace
    12:30 – 13:30Lunch
    13:30 – 17:00Visit National Museum and Wat Phnom
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner
    18:00Rest and Relax
    404/08/10Wednesday8:30 – 12:30Visit Genocide Museum
    12:30 - 14:00Lunch
    14:00 – 17:00Visit Choeung Ek (killing fields. Pol Pot regime)
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner
    18:00Rest and Relax
    505/08/10Thursday8:30 – 13:00Copper Molding with Villagers
    13:00 - 14:00Lunch
    14:00 - 16:00Make Puppets at Sovannaphum Association
    16:00 – 17:00Learn Khmer language
    17:00 - 18:00Dinner
    18:00Rest & Relax
    606/08/10Friday8:30 – 12:00Learn local painting techniques
    12:00 – 13:00Lunch
    13:00 – 17:00Make Puppets at Sovannaphum Association
    17:00 - 18:00Learn Khmer language
    18:00 – 19:00Dinner
    19:00Rest & Relax
    707/08/10Saturday9:00 - 13:00Copper Molding with Villagers
    13:00 – 14:00Lunch
    14:00 – 16:00Make Puppets at Sovannaphum Association
    16:00 – 18:00Learn Khmer language
    18:00 – 19:00Dinner
    19:00Rest & Relax

  • Second week

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    Day No.DateWeekdayTimeActivity
    808/08/10Sunday9:00 – 13:00Copper Molding with Villagers
    13:00 - 14:00Lunch
    14:00 – 16:00Make Puppets at Sovannaphum Association
    16:00 – 17:00Learn Khmer language
    18:00Rest and Relax
    909/08/10Monday8:30 - 12:00Copper Molding with Villagers
    12:00 - 13:00Lunch
    13:00 - 16:00Make Puppets at Sovannaphum Association
    16:00 – 17:00Learn Khmer language
    17:00 - 18:00Dinner
    18:00Rest and Relax
    1010/08/10Tuesday8:30 – 13:00Khmer Cooking School
    13:00 - 14:00Lunch (test your fellow groups cooking skills)
    14:00 – 17:00Khmer Cooking School
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner
    18:00Rest and Relax
    1111/08/10Wednesday8:30 - 13:00Practice cooking skills at home
    13:00 - 14:00Lunch
    14:00 - 17:00Free afternoon to explore the local area
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner
    18:00Rest & Relax
    1212/08/10Thursday8:30 - 13:00Visit to Toul Pongro Village
    13:00 – 14:00Lunch
    14:00 – 17:00Trip to the Rice Fields
    17:00 – 18:00Dinner at Host
    18:00Rest and Relax
    1313/08/10Friday8:30 - 13:30Learn traditional farming
    13:30 - 16:30Afternoon farewell with community
    16:30 – 18:00Packing for Departure
    18:00 - 19:00Dinner
    19:00Rest and Relax
    1414/08/10Saturday Departure