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When discussing food security, the food on our plate is just the tip of the iceberg. There is a need to look beyond what is on our dining room table and see the bigger picture.
Catherine Harry decided to start making positive changes after becoming dissatisfied with the lack of discussion on gender equity among Cambodian youth.
Built on the foundation of Khmer classical dance he gained in high school and incorporating elements of contemporary dance he picked up along the way, Rady’s career in performance art continues to flourish. But it is this modern form of movement that he believes can make the arts more relatable and useful for educating the public about important social issues.
With her expertise in video production and a love for the environment, At Sotheavy uses Facebook to advocate against single-use plastic waste through the ‘Think Plastic’ campaign. She is going against the tide of the public’s choice of short-life convenience lifestyle over the long-term impact on the environment.
As part of the Danone Group, Danone Specialized Nutrition (Cambodia), launched its parental policy that is aimed at supporting new parents through their first 1,000 days journey of becoming a parent.
ILO Convention C190 is the world’s first international binding labor standard stating requirements for governments, employers and unions to prevent gender-based violence and harassment in the world of work. Cambodia has yet to officially ratify this important convention.
With technology as a backdrop, Wapatoa provides digital content that ignites the interest of young Cambodians to explore and rediscover Cambodian heritage. Seang Sokcheng, Wapatoa co-founder, is the face of this new generation of culture creators in Cambodia.
Now we see a lot of contemporary artists who are the leaders of the current Khmer cultural renaissance movement reviving the once groundbreaking art scene we had in the 1960s by revitalizing and recovering our rich and ancient culture and ushering Cambodia into a new, exciting era.
Breastfeeding is more than nourishment, it is a gift to woman and her baby. The world celebrates World Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to 7 annually to raise awareness of its importance and needs.
For modern travelers, ecotourism is a growing trend, especially popular for young people and this sustainable traveling makes for both a relaxing getaway and a means to help the locals.
Palm sugar has a strong bond with Cambodia and is the livelihood of farmers in Kampong Speu while showing its economic potential in the international market. Despite this significance, the issues of labor shortages and land development could lead to its disappearance.
Blue crab, with its delicious meat, can be caught year round in Kampot and sustains the economy of the fishing communities in the coastal province thanks to its high demand across the country. However, even though fishing and crab sustain them, the communities are not free from the difficulties and environmental issues caused by development.
