Country Facts*
During the last 35 years Cambodia has been plagued by civil wars and changes in political leadership. Most notably, Pol Pot and the Kmher Rouge, who killed approximately 2 million or 20% of the population in the 1970's. Today, Cambodia remains the country with the third most land-mines in the world.
As a result of the genocide, 37% of Cambodians are under age 15. With so few adults available to work, child labor has become a serious issue. This is especially true in the rural areas where children commonly work long hours alongside their parents in the rice fields.
Quick Facts:
As a result of the genocide, 37% of Cambodians are under age 15. With so few adults available to work, child labor has become a serious issue. This is especially true in the rural areas where children commonly work long hours alongside their parents in the rice fields.
Quick Facts:
- 600,000 children in Cambodia are orphans or have lost one parent.
- An estimated two in five children who start primary school in Cambodia do not complete fifth grade.
- Nearly half of Cambodian children between ages 5 and 14 are engaged in child labor.
- Two in five children and adults in rural Cambodia lack access to clean water.
- Three out of four people are substance farmers (primarily rice farming).
- Over 31% of people are living on less than $1 per day.
- Over 40% of children under five are malnourished or stunted.
*Information and Map from www.worldvision.org