📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
GREENLION CAMBODIA
💼 What the programme involves
Work in schools across rural Cambodia to encourage health education by teaching about hygiene, sexually transmitted diseases and more.
In cooperation with the provincial health department, we work in several local schools to encourage the development of health education. In a country such as Cambodia, especially in its rural areas, this is of extreme importance.
Our program is designed for participants with medical backgrounds, and your role will be based on your level of experience and the judgment of local doctors.
We encourage participants to prepare work and lessons before their arrival. Topics such as:
Sanitation/hygiene
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Body Health
Keep in mind that you will be teaching in rural schools and you will be working with basic resources, so get as creative as possible!
Our aim is to improve the development of health education in rural areas of Cambodia.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The accommodation in Samraong is based on single gender rooms with a maximum of 4 people per room. They are equipped with a fan, cold shower and wifi.. There are no laundry facilities, so expect to wash your clothes by hand. However, there are some places that you can do laundry in the town too at a small cost. There are bikes available at no extra cost, which you can use to explore the area during your free time. All food is included during your stay. The meals will be typical Cambodian style, including plenty of rice dishes, meat and at times, western food. There are three meals served during the week inside the accommodation and two during the weekend. Moreover, there are snacks available between meals.
📍 About the location
Samraong, which name translates from Khmer into 'impenetrable jungle', is a town located in northwestern Cambodia, close to the border with Thailand. You will be located in a small, rural village located in the outskirts of town. This remote location will give you a taste of what rural Cambodia looks and feels like, while at the same time allowing you to explore some of Cambodia's highlights, as Siem Reap is located only two hours away. There are ATMs in Samraong as well as a bank. There are numerous local shops where you can get the basics. There are no activities included outside of the program. There is a nearby park where you can relax or play volleyball during your free time. Siem Reap is two hours away from the accommodation. Participants often opt to head there during the weekends to explore the famous Angkor Wat or enjoy the nightlife.
ℹ️ Additional information
Open all year, starting on Mondays, every week, participation fee 350€ per week, culture week mandatory to start the programme: 245€