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Mara, 5, is having her daily shower after school.

05 February 2019

Hygiene for all in Cambodia

UNICEF works to make sure every single home, school and health centre has basic sanitation and hygiene facilities. For every single child. Everywhere.

© UNICEF Cambodia/2022/Nick Sells

Keeping the water flowing during drought

Climate-resilient water supply systems ensure that children have enough clean water to support their health, development and well-being

Ms. Phai Sokhim, 22, takes a moment to relax in a hammock with her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Solina, after her treatement Dar Health Center. She holds a micronutrient-dense ‘cure’ cookie that is so crucial for Lina’s treatment for malnourishment.

Communities unite to overcome malnutrition

Training on early detection and treatment is averting the long-term impacts of early childhood malnutrition in Kratie province

© UNICEF Cambodia/2022/Bunsak But

Climate Resilient WASH

How one commune in Takeo is taking steps to future proof their drinking water

Students at Kampong Prak primary school going back home after their learning hours.

Trying to stay afloat

Struggles and hopes in the lives of the landless

10 February 2022. Ms Yin Sophal, 53, a farmer and the ID poor household with five grandchildren under her care. She is one of many beneficiaries of Svay Rieng’s Open Defecation Free (ODF). She lives in Mrak Teab village, Tras Commune, Romeas Haek District, Svay Rieng Province.

25 February 2022

Svay Rieng leads the way in sanitation for all

In January, Svay Rieng became the first Cambodian province to eradicate open defecation, thanks to a huge effort from national level down to communes

© UNICEF Cambodia

10 December 2021

As UNICEF turns 75, children’s rights face greatest global challenge in decades

Foroogh Foyouzat, UNICEF Representative

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08 December 2021

Wisdom and inspiration from Cambodia

As part of our 75th anniversary, we asked Santepheap Heng, a UNICEF WASH Specialist, to tell us how Education has impacted his life.

© UNICEF Cambodia/2021/Bunsak But

27 October 2021

COVID-19 Socio-Economic Impact Assessment

Reporting on a high-frequency survey of 2000 households across Cambodia that seeks to better understand the changing needs of the most vulnerable

(PDF, 7,51 MB)

©UNICEF Cambodia/2021/Jaime Gill

Improving hygiene facilities to keep girls in school

Good water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities have a huge impact in schools, and can prevent girls dropping out of education early.