SEMESTER PROGRAM NOW OFFERED IN CAMBODIA!
The Role of Civil Society and Buddhism in Post-Conflict Cambodia, January 7 - April 21, 2013
In collaboration with the State University of New York (SUNY) and Pāññāsastra University of Cambodia (PUC), GSC is launching a 15-week, 15-credit Cambodia semester program this Spring. Focused on social development in post-conflict societies, the program combines an intensive foundations course, nine weeks of field work with an NGO, and a final Capstone project.
For more information click here to read the full program overview
BUDDHIST IMMERSION PROGRAM TO LAUNCH THIS AUGUST!
Experience
life at a Buddhist wat (monastery) and the essence of Cambodia by
living, working, and learning among Khmer people in GSC's Buddhist
Immersion Program. For the majority of Cambodians, wats have long been
the symbolic centers of villages, used not only for spiritual practice,
but also as educational, cultural, and social hubs. Through the Buddhist Immersion Program, volunteers experience the rich culture of
Khmer Buddhism firsthand as guests, students, and teachers at a Khmer
wat. After a successful three years in Thailand, GSC is excited to move
its Buddhist Immersion Program to Cambodia, with a pilot project set to
launch on August 13, 2012 and programs continuing throughout the year.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the program!
NEW SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM!
After three years of community development work in Cambodia, GSC has recognized the
critical need for integrating a Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security
module with its existing programs. Currently, there is an ever-growing
demand from the rural population and recognition by the Cambodian government to
enhance food security and bolster
agricultural resources in a sustainable manner. To meet this demand, GSC
will draw from its 17 years experience in East Africa and transfer its
successful community development model, best management practices, and
techniques in sustainable agriculture and food security to Cambodia.
Based at GSC’s partner orphanage outside on Phnom Penh, the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Program has a dual goal. First, the program will serve to provide nutritious, immune supporting food for the orphanage’s staff and children, about half of whom are HIV positive. By producing its own food, the orphanage will become more self-sufficient and less dependent on outside funding to meet this basic need. The second goal of the program is to establish a demonstration plot at the orphanage that will be used as a training ground to educate local community members in sustainable agriculture practices that will help them boost their food yield for consumption and sale.
Click here to read the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Project Overview prepared by GSC’s Cambodia Fellow.
Contact cambodia@globalservicecorps.org to learn more about the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security Program and to find out how you can get involved.
GSC’s Service-Learning Programs in and around Phnom
Penh, Cambodia give volunteers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local
culture, while also providing meaningful service to the most vulnerable
populations. Decades of civil war and
corruption have impacted the health, education, economy, and even culture of
Cambodia’s people. However, even though
it is still one of the poorest countries in Southeast Asia, the country has
been rapidly rebuilding in recent years.
GSC Cambodia volunteers have a unique opportunity to work with partner
organizations assisting the people of this developing nation in their much
needed time of renewal.
Cambodia volunteers can choose from a variety of
service-learning programs including:
- HIV/AIDS Prevention and Education
- Orphanage Care
- Teach English Abroad
- International/Public Health
- Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
- Integrated Volunteer Programs
Prior to departure, GSC works closely with all participants to help them select the program that best fits their skills, passions, and goals while also meeting the needs of the local community. Once in Cambodia, the in-country coordinator will lead volunteers through a five-day cultural orientation and training. Included in the orientation is a guided tour of historical and cultural sites that will provide insight into the storied history of Cambodia. As part of the project training, volunteers will become prepared to transition into pre-arranged placements, where they will assist in implementing much needed services to the local communities. Volunteers will also receive an all-inclusive weekend trip to Sihanoukville to enjoy the beautiful beaches and tropical surroundings. Evenings and other weekends provide free time for excursions around the area and socializing with other volunteers, partner organization staff, and Cambodian locals.
Cambodia programs can range from two weeks to six months or longer and can be combined for a custom Integrated Program. Undergraduate and graduate students may also receive college credit for their participation in any GSC program.
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