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| Cambodia Rediscovered |
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Following years of war and genocide, Cambodia is now a safe place to visit, and most importantly, extremely needy. The Angkor Wat temples are more unique than the Taj Mahal in India, taller than any European Medieval Church, and more varied and numerous than the pyramids in Egypt. They are an ENORMOUS tourist draw now that, for the first time in hundreds of years, they are safe to visit. The problem is that the blossoming tourist industry has largely been leaving Cambodians out of their development plans. Foreigners own most of the hotels and tourist restaurants. While the temples and the Angkor district are administered by an agency of the Cambodian government, the APSARA Authority, the ticket sales are run by an international petroleum company called Sokimex, which until recently took the bulk of the ticket revenues for themselves. They are still a long way from much needed self sufficiency. In addition, thousands of Cambodians in the countryside are maimed and killed every year when they step on unexploded landmines. More on Challenges in Cambodia. |
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Globe Aware's program is situated in Siem Reap, the gateway to the famous Angkor Wat temples. As so many have been maimed by landmines, Globe Aware is now developing a project assembling wheelchairs from recycled parts. Volunteers need no special skills, and will present finished product to recipients upon completion.
In addition, as Cambodia's citizens are among the poorest on the globe. children have severely limited access and knowledge to choose future life paths. Parents want their children to have additional options in life, by offering them some instruction in English, computers (how to send email, to use Word, etc) hospitality skills, first aid etc. Volunteers may help teach children in the village school. A set itinerary is created, though there is ample room to pick and choose projects that appeal to you the most. Some
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| Food and Lodging |
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Volunteers will be lodged in a simple hotel setting. Running hot water is available, as are flushing toilets and electricity. Fresh American and Khmer specialties will be served. Many say that Khmer cooking is similar to Thai cooking but with less spice. |
| Leisure and Activities |
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Volunteers will have time to visit many of the famed temples of Angkor Wat, the stunning floating village on Tonle Sap Lake, and explore the town of Siem Reap. |
| Arranging Your Airfare |
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Arrive in Siem Reap by 10am the Sat. your program begins. Program ends at 11am the following Saturday. The airport is one of the return drop off stops our driver will make. You would not want to arrange a flight that departs any earlier than noon on the return unless you want to make special arrangements. Flight tips coming soon! |
| Safety and Security |
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Your greatest risks are if you decide to travel independently in urban areas, where you are more likely to see road traffic accidents, or if you decide to go trekking independently where landmines and unexploded ordnance exist in certain rural areas. More on Safety and Security. |
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A note about Avian Flu. |
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