Cambodia | Service-Learning and Leadership Office

Base Information

PolyU has been conducting service-learning in Cambodia since 2011 (before service-learning even became an academic subject!) Since then, thousands of students have visited and participated in a wide range of service projects in the country, in the capital of Phnom Penh, in neighbouring provinces, and as far as Siem Reap.

Course List

The service projects conducted in Cambodia include:

· APSS3S13 Enhancing Resilience of Left-Behind Children, Youth and Elderly in Disaster Prone Areas
Project: Devise summer camp programme for left-behind children, youth and elderly to enhance participants’ intergenerational relationship in Kampong Speu Province

· BSE3S03 Living Environment for Low-income Communities
Project: Build water filtration system for rural communities in Kampong Speu Province

· BME2S04 Reducing the Scientific Divide in Primary and Secondary Students through STEM Projects
Project: Conduct STEM workshops for elementary school children in Kampong Speu Province

· COMP2S01 Technology Beyond Borders: Service Learning Across Cultural, Ethnic and Community Lines
Project: Conduct AI & STEM education workshop for children in under-resourced primary schools in Phnom Penh and Kampong Speu Province

· EIE2S02 Promoting Digital Literacy in Developing Societies
Project: Conduct STEM or IT workshops for underprivileged communities in Phnom Penh and Kampong Cham Province

· ELC2S02 Serving the Community through Teaching English
Project: Teach underprivileged children English in local elementary school in Phnom Penh

· ELC2S03 Persuasive Digital Storytelling: Small Charities Big Impacts
Project: Co-create contents of “advocacy package” to enhance NGOs’ profile in Phnom Penh

· FSN2S02 Service-Learning in Nutrition and Healthy Diet
Project: Promote knowledge on nutrition and healthy diets for the primary school students in Phnom Penh

· RS3S04 Serving People with Special Healthcare Needs
Project: Conduct health assessment and workshop for autism children in Phnom Penh

· SO2S01 Learning through Providing Eye Care and Vision Health to the Community
· SO4037 Public Health Optometry
Project: Perform eye examinations and make prescription glasses for needy school kids in Phnom Penh and Takéo Province

Our Support

SLLO can help arrange service sessions and cultural enrichment activities for different SL projects. For example:

(1) Museums visit, to learn about the genocide history of Cambodia;

(2) Community visit, to understand the livelihood and difficulties of local people;

(3) Cultural workshops about local language and traditions, to learn some basic words in Khmer and cultural customs;

(4) Visit historical restaurant, to experience local dining culture.

SLLO can negotiate and arrange the above sessions for teams to achieve specific teaching and learning needs

A standard 9/10-day itinerary and related budget areavailable through the link below to provide colleagues with a clearer understanding of logistics and financial management. The number of days and itinerary can be adjusted as needed. We offer flexibility in scheduling and customization to ensure that each project aligns with the intended learning outcomes (ILOs), as well as colleagues’ availability and preferences. SLLO can assist in preparing budgets and itineraries according to different projects’ needs.