In Cambodia significant numbers of children are vulnerable to abuse, exploitation, neglect and other forms of violence. Over 1.6 million children 5-17 years old are in child labour, majority of which are believed to have been trafficked (85 percent of children migrating to Phnom Penh are seeking job). At least 200 under-aged girls enter into sex industry per year. High percentage of boys and girls have experienced domestic violence.
Street children and children living in institutions are also vulnerable. These issues are compounded by problems with inadequate social services (1 district social worker to 25,000 people), police enforcement and judicial systems in handling cases that involve children.
Child Protection is one among World Vision’s four strategic areas of focus in Cambodia.
Our Child Protection programme's goal is as follows children are protected from abuse and exploitation.
We work with partners at different levels to seek to strengthen the Cambodian child protection system.
42,338 children directly impacted by our Child Protection Programme.
In Cambodia, World Vision is working in 36 districts across 9 provinces and Phnom Penh city, implementing health and nutrition, education and life skills, child protection and youth projects benefiting 2.7 million children every year.
