Women Empowerment Cambodia
Empowering women is one of the important elements of having a prosperous and sustainable world. It can give full play to women's strong points to strengthen economies and accelerate the development of other aspects of society. The GEE women’s empowerment program aims to provide youths the opportunity to know more about themselves and the issues of empowering women.
Students will learn about the history, culture, and lives of women in Cambodia through the 12 days experience. Students will have rare chances to meet with women lead organizations, women weaving workers, and women hospitality NGOs, visit local villages. Student will brainstorm how to help to improve the lives of the women in Cambodia.
Explore
- Women Lead Organization
- Discover the UNESCO sites
- Education development of local village
- Women manufacturing plant
- Non Profit Organizations for women
Experience
- The social and economic issues of Cambodia
- Social responsibility through NGO projects
- Cultural learning through Arts and Site visit
- Inspired by women ideas and vision
- Adopt solutions for local issues
Get a Jump Start
- 9th-12th grades students.
- Earn 3 units by UC San Diego Extension.
- Led by qualified UC Instructors.
- A total of 30 hours of coursework.
9 Days
UN SGDs
9-12 grades
3 Units
Cities: Phnom Penh and Siem Reap
Program
Depart from your gateway to Cambodia.
Travel to Cambodia.
WELCOME: PHNOM PENH
UNDERSTAND THE WOMEN LEAD ORGANIZATIONS IN CAMBODIA
Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia and sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists.
Briefing at US Consulate review on social and economic Development in Cambodia.
Meeting with Women Lead Organizations.
DISCOVER CAMBODIA HISTORY AND CULTURE
Begin with the Royal Palace, built in 1866 when Phnom Penh is named the capital city.
And it is a must to visit Tuol Sleng and the Killing Fields to learn the history of Cambodia. The museum aims to inspire the younger generation to promote peace. Last but not least, the memorial park at Choeung Ek has been built around the mass graves of many thousands of victims. This is also to educate the world on how to prevent dictatorship and genocide of humans.
EMPOWER WOMEN - UNLOCK YOUR POWER AND KNOW YOUR WORTH
Travel to Siem Reap. Service Learning program to empower women in Cambodia. Today, you will interact with the local girls or women. It is an excellent opportunity for them to learn about the American culture and how to gain confidence. By talking with these women, they will feel worthy and valued.
FOOTPRINT ON ANGKOR WAT
Full day cultural tour of UNESCO site.
Explore the world-famous heritage site Angkor Wat Temple, Cambodia's ancient temple city. The art masterpieces are amazing.
IMPACT STORY THAT MOVES HEARTS AND MINDS
Visit local village. Learn about daily life, education and industry for women in the village.
Visit women lead organizations & site visits to learn about their project and how to impact the lives of women in Cambodia.
Visit the non-profit training restaurants, which provide training and working opportunities for unprivileged youth.
WOMEN AT WORK
Meet the women weaving workers and women hospitality NGO. Visit one of the Women Education NGO to learn how low the opportunity for women to be educated in Cambodia is and how they earn support from the NGO.
You will have the opportunity to learn how an NGO helps to support girls to avoid abuse and violence through education.
Circus show with dinner.
Departure to airport for flight flying back home.
