Cambodia is where the story of Hagar started almost 30 years ago, and we have been working to restore broken lives here ever since.

Why Cambodia?

Emerging from the ravages of conflict and relatively recent genocide, Cambodia is a country with rich cultural heritage and at the same time, deep inter-generational trauma. With an estimated 256,800 people living in modern slavery, it has the highest prevalence of slavery in the world after North Korea and Uzbekistan. Domestic and gender-based violence are widespread, with a recent UNICEF report revealing that one in five Cambodian men between the ages of 18 and 49 admitted to perpetrating rape.

What are Hagar Cambodia doing to help?

The Whole Journey

Hagar Cambodia works with those who have suffered because of trafficking, slavery and abuse. They ensure a survivor has a safe place to live, clothes and food. They are provided with everything they need to walk their journey of healing; trauma counselling, medical care and legal advice to help them understand their rights and seek justice. They have the opportunity to go to school, learn vocational skills or gain a university degree. Ultimately, they are supported to secure a job so they can live independently.

Prevention and Influence work

At the national level, Hagar Cambodia work closely with the Royal Government of Cambodia to increase capacity within provincial and national ministries, as well as police to sustain this life-changing work in their country. They have also developed a toolkit for legal professionals, which is now being used across the country to ensure that children who have survived abuse are not re-traumatised during the legal process. Hagar also work in close collaboration with First Step Cambodia, to support the government in developing Cambodia’s first set of social work standards.

Learn more about how our work in Cambodia is changing lives.

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