The Khmer of Cambodia

The Khmer of Cambodia

	Population: 14 million
	Main Trade: Subsistence farming, predominantly rice
	Main Religion: Buddhism
	Key Challenges: Conflict between generations as young people adopt a more western mindset
	Fact: Many still choose traditional Khmer medicine for healing, whether this be based on spiritual or herbal treatments, despite increasing access to modern medicine

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Living among the Khmer people

“Khmer people are highly committed to their families and community. Hardships are owned by the entire family and life decisions are made together. In this context, it can be difficult for someone to make a personal decision to follow Jesus.

‘It’s a hard life, but a good life’, a Khmer person once told me. Khmer people accept the uncertainty in their lives. Nevertheless, seeking a better life for future generations is important. This desire for a better life provides opportunities for the team to support Khmer people in a range of areas, including health education, social work, disability support, life and vocational skills training, spiritual formation and sports ministries.” - Rachel, Team Member
 

The Team

Catherine and KimLean

Botta and Kirsten

Luke and Rachel

Rob and Deb

Rours and Reaksmey

Vedu and Sekedu

Projects