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Children of Hope Area Program

Sponsor a child

Program Type

Community Development

Planned Life Cycle

2005 - 2022

Location

Cambodia

Areas of Focus

Child Protection and Participation

Program Timeline

Status: Closed

Progress

15,630people were trained or involved in community water, sanitation or hygiene initiatives

Progress

9,392people had access to handwashing facilities at home or school

Progress

2,594children and adults were trained on child protection, including positive parenting, children's rights and early marriage

The Children of Hope community has graduated

In 2022, the community transitioned from sponsorship to self-sufficiency and World Vision is no longer on site. Because of the dedication and partnership of sponsors like you, local people and organizations have been equipped to continue leading the community’s development – and that is something to celebrate!

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Program Details

With the help of your generous and loving support, life in Children of Hope has transformed. Children and families are much stronger now. The community has met its goals, they have graduated to self-sufficiency and World Vision has left the community to help another one. Your support will have a lasting impact for years to come.

Context

The Children of Hope community is located near Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital city. The community experiences both the intensity of urban crowding and the challenges of a rural environment, which is swampy for much of the year.

There are two seasons in Children of Hope: the dry season that runs from November to May, and the rainy season from May to October. During the rainy season, tropical monsoons occur regularly, bringing damp winds from the Gulf of Thailand and sometimes intense flooding. Many homes are built on stilts to keep the simple shelters off the marshy ground.

Family income is often very low, and parents cannot afford to meet their families basic needs. People earn less than $1.25 per day, which is less than half the average income in the city. Those with jobs often work in poor conditions.

Half the population works in the swamps planting water spinach, while others are labourers in dangerous occupations. The most disadvantaged parents spend long days combing the garbage dumps for any usable scraps, often with the help of their children.

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Results

Unless otherwise stated, data presented on this page reflects the most up-to-date results of World Vision Canada programs reported between October 2022 and September 2023, and any previous fiscal years available. Previously reported data may not match the current presentation as we continuously receive and refine data from our programs. If you have any questions, kindly reach out to us.