Bangladesh

This low-lying country is extremely vulnerable to climate disasters and hosts a large number of refugees from neighbouring countries.
Deforestation, climate change and high levels malnutrition are just some of the challenges facing this Southeast Asian country.
Many Cambodians have lived close to the poverty line for decades and now face a significant decline in their quality of life because of deforestation and climate change.
Cambodia is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, with regular monsoon flooding and localised droughts. Limited and unequal access to education and health services and low investment in public infrastructure, have also had an effect on access to food.
Cambodia has a population of more than 16 million people.
Cambodia ranks 146th out of 189 countries in the Human Development Index
More than 30% of Cambodian children under five suffer from malnutrition.
Nutrition remains a major concern in Cambodia and represents a lost economic opportunity. Estimates show the country may be losing as much as US$420 million of income every year due to malnutrition.
Undernutrition has also had a significant impact, particularly for young children – 24% of children under five are underweight and 10% suffer from life-threatening hunger.
Our teams work to improve hygiene, nutrition and healthcare in Cambodia. We focus on supporting pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and children under two.
By collaborating with local stakeholders, we’re working to reduce undernutrition and lessen the impact of climate change on people’s ability to eat enough healthy food.
Other areas of our work include:
We reached more than 15,000 people through our programmes in 2019.
We have 43 staff based in Kampot, Kampong Thom and Preah Vihear.
We started working in Cambodia in 2013.
This low-lying country is extremely vulnerable to climate disasters and hosts a large number of refugees from neighbouring countries.
Despite the complex humanitarian situation, we continue to provide life-saving nutrition programmes in the Southeast Asian country.
Ongoing armed violence and natural disasters have a devastating impact on vulnerable communities.