Cambodia Fundraisers To Support Of COVID-19 Relief Efforts

On 30 January 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and on 11 March 2020, it was declared a pandemic.

When the outbreak escalated in China, Cambodian Charity Organisation was on ground to distribute Personal Protective Equipment (including masks, hand sanitizers, soaps and other personal hygiene items) to children, families and health workers. Efforts are still ongoing. Teams on ground have also been promoting prevention behaviours, offering essential health advice and psychosocial support.

An executive order signed by Prime Minister Hun Sen said the lockdown of all district and provincial borders within the Kingdom from midnight on Thursday to midnight on April 16

Amidst social distancing, financial uncertainty and economic downturn, many charities, fundraising efforts and NGOs have been hit hard this year.

As the threat of COVID-19 blanket our country and causes disruptions to our daily lives, those already living in poverty and at risk of things like malnutrition will be pushed into deeper vulnerability. Many of those are also daily wage earners who have lost their livelihoods in this challenging time. Even after the pandemic ends, it will take time for them to bounce back as the pandemic would likely have reordered society and negatively impacted the economy.

Funds will go towards the following areas:
1 - Promoting preventive measures and distributing hygiene products to stop or slow the spread of COVID-19
2 - Supporting children and families made vulnerable by COVID-19 through food supplies and other relief assistance

Now more than ever, we must all stand together in solidarity to protect the most vulnerable in Cambodia before more lives are lost. Every little bit counts. On behalf of the beneficiaries, thank you for lending a helping hand during this difficult season.