With 50% of Cambodia's population under the age of 22, there is a shortage of professionals across various sectors, notably in healthcare. Nutritional deficiencies, mental health issues, and non-communicable diseases pose significant threats to the community. Our Health Promotion Challenge is, therefore, essential for enhancing the community's knowledge on crucial health topics and improving overall public health.
This program offers a hands-on opportunity to collaborate with our team in Cambodia, contributing to our health education initiative. As you learn about current health issues affecting the local community, you will utilise your skills, knowledge, and passions to address these topics through health education workshops. You will primarily work at our local partner schools and can expect to cover topics such as:
Food safety and nutrition!
Disease transmission and prevention!
Female health and hygiene!
These workshops will help impact children and their families in Battambang to live healthier and longer lives.
Why not continue your adventure and make sure you've seen all the sites in Cambodia!
There're a few things that you shouldn't miss before heading home... spend a week with your new besties, touring some of Cambodia’s most beautiful landscapes and important cultural sites! Your journey starts in Phnom Penh where you'll explore Toul Sleng, the Killing Fields and the Royal Palace. Next, you'll head to Sen Monorom where you'll trek across stunning Cambodian scenery and spend the night in a homestay at a local hill tribe village. Finally, you'll head to Kratie for a Mekong River boat trip and a chance to see Irrawaddy dolphins!
If you have work experience or are studying in a field related to medicine, nursing, public health, biomedicine, allied healthcare or science, this challenge is perfect for you! Join a team of likeminded people and use your skills, knowledge and passions to make an impact on global health and well-being.
Build your own community of people who care and inspire a team of Global Citizens to join you on this epic adventure... become a Challenge Leader! This is your chance to step up as a global leader and showcase your awesome leadership skills. Not only will you feel a great sense of achievement, but it's an experience that's guaranteed to make you stand out in any future employment opportunity.
*Note: if you have other dates in mind or would like to travel as an individual, email us at [email protected] and we’ll be more than happy to help!
As you embark on the ultimate Global Citizenship journey, you should know that your contributions will make a real impact! In Cambodia, we are continuously working towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. By improving access to healthcare in marginalised communities and working towards improving overall community health, you will help us make progress towards achieving a number of these goals including: