INTRODUCTION
World Vision Cambodia (WVC) welcomes a large number of international visitors
each year.
In order to ensure the visitors have a safe and rewarding visit that fulfils
their expectations, it is important that all visits are properly planned. This
will help ensure our partners, staff and visitors all benefit from the visits.
The WVC Visitor Guidelines ensure that the visitors’ time in Cambodia is used
in the best possible way.
OBJECTIVES FOR VISITS
Every visit to WVC needs to have a clear objective. We want potential visitors
to clearly state their objectives and how the visit links to WVC’s strategic
priorities. The objectives need to be agreed to by the visitor and WVC in
writing prior to the visit.
PLANNING A VISIT
Before planning your visit, please completely review the WVC Visitor
Guidelines. The WVC Visitor Guidelines ensure that the visitors’ time in
Cambodia is used in the best way.
The following information is needed from the World Vision office coordinating
the trip with WVC. WVC asks for this information in order to plan the best
possible visit. When first contacting WVC about a possible visit, please
include the following information:
Clear objectives for the visit
Proposed timing of visit
Background information on the visitor (e.g. is it a World Vision employee or
donor, is this their first visit to Cambodia)
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Police Clearance:
According to the WVI Child Protection Policy, WVC requires a police clearance
for each visitor from his or her respective country. In many countries, such as
Australia, UK, New Zealand, and US, police clearances are readily available. In
countries where police clearances are not available, then visitors will be
required to ensure they have completed all appropriate pre-departure reference
checks and training in line with the WVI Child Protection Policy.
Timing the visit:
To ensure adequate notification to our projects and suitable timing for police
clearance, three months advance notice of the visit and flexibility about time
is essential.
Cancellation of visits:
WVC reserves the right to cancel any agreed visit to Cambodia according to
World Vision’s Security Guidelines.
Visitor Coordination Fee: Thank you for understanding that
each visit requires much coordination. To assist us in offsetting the costs
involved in arranging each visit, a standard fee are separated in three
catargories:
Child-sponsor, Donor, Supporter and/or Executive Visits-
USD 30.00 per person per visit, this rate is applied to all individual visit
with less than 7 persons . For group request from 7 persons and over, USD
200.00 will be charged per group.
WV Partnership Program Visits-
USD 45.00 per person per visit (No group rate applicable)
Media Visits- USD 75.00 per person per visit (No group rate
applicable)
Note:
No charge for consultant hiring for a specific period by WVC
Email Access:
WVC has a public email address for communication, which can be accessed from
the partnership or anywhere on the Internet as Cambodia@wvi.org. Please type
the visitor’s name in the subject line for clear identification.
Visitor Liability: Visitors need to arrange adequate travel
& health insurance covering health, evacuation, accident and theft of
personal belongings prior to leaving their home country. WVC is not responsible
for any theft of personal belongings, personal injuries or kidnappings.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON CAMBODIA AND WVC PROJECTS
Before arriving, visitors should try to gain a basic understanding of the
culture, politics, economy and security of the country and area to be visited,
and of World Vision Cambodia’s (WVC) programmes. The following documents are
available via email upon request to Eng Panharith, Hospitality Services
Manager:
Project Briefs (available via email upon request to
Panharith Eng, Hospitality Services Manager)
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Vision is an international Christian relief and development organisation
working to promote the well-being of all people - especially children. World
Vision seeks to serve people who are poor worldwide, regardless of race,
religion, or ethnic origin.
