Pchum Ben Day
Pchum Ben and Khmer New Year are the biggest ceremony for all Cambodian. Pchum means “gathering” and Ben means “ball of something (ball of rice or meat)”. This celebration is celebrated for 15 days from the end of September to the early of October
The Rehash Trash
Rehash Trash workshop is the Green Gecko project’s new social enterprise which provides job for unemployed Cambodian women whilst also helping clean up the Cambodian environment
Demining Cambodia – APOPO center
If you’re on your way between Siem Reap and the Angkor temples, you should have a quick halfway stop to visit APOPO - Humanitarian Demining Center.
Window shopping Phnom Penh night market
If you are looking to go shopping in the evening in Phnom Penh, the night market is a great place to go and see. It’s located along the riverside, close to Phnom Penh port. It’s open daily from 5.30pm till 11pm. During the weekday there are not so many people, but you will find that […]
Service learning project at Kampong Kleang
Our service learning projects last between 4 to 6 days, depending on the size and the budget of the group. During those days, the group is not just involved in the physical work.
Cycling on Silk Island
When visitors think about the key sites in Phnom Penh, most people have heard that there are only few places to see, like Genocide museum or the Royal Palace.
Khmer New Year – Chol Chhnam Thmey
Chol Chhnam Thmey or Khmer New Year is the biggest traditional celebration for Khmer people which has celebrated since ancient period. This celebration is celebrated for 3 days over the country during the middle of April every year in solar calendar.
The secrets of Cambodian Cuisine
Cambodian cuisine shares several similarities with other cuisines in the region like Thai, Vietnamese and also Chinese. The recipes are often handed down from mother to daughter and usually blend flavors and colors that enhance the natural ingredients used. The secret ingredient is Prahok – a
Oral Health Placement in Cambodia
The 2 weeks Oral Health placement is one of GROUND Health Care programs. This program enables a group of Oral Health faculty students to work together with local dentists for free teeth check-ups and mouth hygiene checks. The outreach program works with local NGOs in the dump area in Phnom Penh.
Creating a Vegetable Garden at Angkor Krav, Siem Reap
A GROUND group recently worked on a project to create vegetable farms at Angkor Krav School. They worked for a day prepping the soil, first they dug the soil then installed the posts around the site. Then using green netting they created a roof to protect the crops from the intense heat.
