Many community members in Human and Hope Association’s target communes in rural Siem Reap, Cambodia have lost their jobs. They either worked in the tourism industry, or their jobs were indirectly related to the tourism industry, which has become non-existent …

We need your help immediately.
The world is currently experiencing uncertainty, fear and social isolation. We want you to know that we are all in this together. At Human and Hope, we are trying to navigate the need to protect our health and wellbeing and …

I know how difficult it can be to keep fit whilst working from home.
As someone who has always worked from home pre-COVID-19, I know how difficult it can be to get your steps up. Some days I don’t even make it past 1,000 steps! That’s why we are adapting Human and Hope’s virtual …

Hygiene Workshops to Combat Disease in Rural Cambodia
I am concerned about the ramifications that the COVID-19 will have on low-income communities. The sad reality is, many community members struggle to put food on their table each day – and when it comes to choosing between purchasing soap …

An update on Human and Hope Cambodia
To our community of supporters, I am writing to update you on the impact of the COVID-19 on our project partner, Human and Hope Association Cambodia. In order to stop the spread of the COVID-19, Cambodia’s Ministry of Education, Youth …

“I Now Don’t Fear for my Life”
Last month I attended the Ethical Enterprise Awards in Melbourne, as Human and Hope Association Inc were finalists. A transcript of my speech is below. “I now don’t fear for my life.” These words are from our sewing graduate, …

Moving whole families out of poverty
This is the son of Human and Hope Association’s sewing teacher (and former sewing student), Chomrong. I have known him for three years. He was always a very shy child who would detach himself from group situations, and would constantly …

“I want to teach the children a song in Portuguese”
In 2013, I initiated child protection workshops at Human and Hope Association. We had implemented our visitor policy, which only allowed for visitors to come to Human and Hope Association with appointments, and they had to adhere to our strict …

It’s that time of the year again.
If you had the chance to change a child’s life forever, would you? Six-year-old *Kosal had behaviour difficulties. He often hit his family members, throwing violent tantrums and not listening to anyone. His family was desperate and needed to do …

The Problem with False Promises
There used to be a Khmer volunteer who taught at Human and Hope Association in addition to his full-time work teaching at a nearby NGO. The NGO he taught at was funded primarily by Australians who frequently visited the organisation. …