Cambodia

www.hagarcambodia.org

  • Nearly 70% of Cambodians live in extreme poverty earning less than US$2 a day.
  • 1 in 4 Cambodian women who have been married have experienced violence in the home.
  • Cambodia is a source, transit and destination country for human trafficking.
  • Population: 14.2 million
  • Nearly 50% of the population is under 20 years old. 

Hagar Cambodia is where it all began.  In 1994, Hagar's first women's shelter opened its doors to exploited, abused and rejected women and their children.  Though Cambodia is now at peace after many decades of civil conflict, many issues continue to affect the country.  Often, it is women and children who disproportionately bear these burdens.  

Extreme poverty, food insecurity, limited access to health and education services, low levels of literacy, lack of employment opportunities and entrenched cultural and societal norms all contribute to creating an environment where women and children can be absued, rejected and exploited.

In Cambodia, Hagar works to restore women and children who have been victims of human rights abuse to life in all its fullness through quality, holistic social programs and social enterprise.