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300 Cambodian Youth Walk 20km for Peace and Reconciliation
Acts of Kindness3h ago

300 Cambodian Youth Walk 20km for Peace and Reconciliation

Three hundred young Catholics in Cambodia walked 20 kilometers together as part of a three-day pilgrimage focused on forgiveness and building peace. The journey through Battambang Province brought together youth from across the country to learn that reconciliation starts within their own hearts.

Google News - Reconciliation2 min read
Cambodia and Helen Keller International Expand Health Ties
Acts of Kindness1d ago

Cambodia and Helen Keller International Expand Health Ties

A New York-based global health organization just renewed its partnership with Cambodia to fight malnutrition and blindness in vulnerable communities. The collaboration, which started in 1992, is now expanding to reach even more Cambodians through strengthened health systems.

Google: cooperation international2 min read
98 Rare Cranes Flock to Cambodia in Conservation Win
Planet WinsFeb 25

98 Rare Cranes Flock to Cambodia in Conservation Win

Nearly 100 of the world's tallest flying birds have gathered at a Cambodian wetland, proving that farmer-friendly conservation works. The vulnerable Sarus cranes are thriving thanks to local rice farmers who switched to wildlife-friendly growing methods.

Google News - Conservation Success2 min read
Cambodia Airlifts 32 Endangered Wild Cattle to Safety
Planet WinsFeb 17

Cambodia Airlifts 32 Endangered Wild Cattle to Safety

Conservationists used helicopters to rescue 32 critically endangered banteng from forests being cleared for farmland, relocating them to one of Cambodia's best-protected wildlife sanctuaries. Two calves have already been born in their new home.

Mongabay3 min read
Cambodia Approves 30 MW of New Rooftop Solar This Year
Planet WinsFeb 12

Cambodia Approves 30 MW of New Rooftop Solar This Year

Cambodia just greenlit 30 megawatts of new rooftop solar installations, marking another step forward in a country where renewables already power more than 60% of the grid. With solar making up nearly a fifth of the energy mix, the Southeast Asian nation is carefully balancing growth with grid stability.

PV Magazine2 min read
Cambodia Closes 190 Scam Centers, Arrests 173 Leaders
SolutionsFeb 11

Cambodia Closes 190 Scam Centers, Arrests 173 Leaders

Cambodia shut down nearly 200 fraudulent call centers and arrested 173 senior crime figures in a major crackdown on international scam operations. The campaign marks the country's most aggressive action yet against criminal networks that have targeted people worldwide.

Bangkok Post3 min read
Cambodia Shuts Down 190 Scam Centers in Major Crackdown
SolutionsFeb 11

Cambodia Shuts Down 190 Scam Centers in Major Crackdown

Cambodia has closed nearly 200 scam operations and arrested 173 crime bosses in its most aggressive crackdown yet on fraud centers that have trapped thousands of workers. The sweeping operation marks a turning point after years of international pressure to address the sophisticated criminal networks.

Japan Times2 min read
Refugee Family Reunites With Nurse Who Saved Them 40 Years Ago
Acts of KindnessFeb 11

Refugee Family Reunites With Nurse Who Saved Them 40 Years Ago

After 40 years of searching through old photos and memories, a Cambodian refugee family finally tracked down the Minnesota nurse who saved their lives at a Thai border camp. Sandra Evenson flew to Sydney for an emotional airport reunion that proved some acts of kindness never expire.

Google News - Nurse Saves3 min read
19 Monks Walk 2,300 Miles for Peace Across America
Community HeroesFeb 5

19 Monks Walk 2,300 Miles for Peace Across America

Buddhist monks are completing a 100-day journey from Texas to Washington D.C., stopping at state capitols to inspire peace. Thousands braved freezing temperatures to walk alongside them, continuing a tradition that began in post-war Cambodia.

Good Good Good3 min read
Education Powers Climate Action From Cambodia to Kenya
Planet WinsFeb 4

Education Powers Climate Action From Cambodia to Kenya

Communities around the world are using education to drive real environmental change, from Indigenous forest protection in Cambodia to drought-fighting tech innovation in Kenya. These grassroots efforts show how knowledge sharing creates lasting climate solutions.

Google: cooperation international2 min read
Cambodia Launches 15-Year Plan to Cut Plastic Pollution
Planet WinsFeb 4

Cambodia Launches 15-Year Plan to Cut Plastic Pollution

Cambodia just unveiled its first national roadmap to dramatically reduce plastic waste over the next 15 years. The Southeast Asian nation joins a growing movement of countries taking concrete action against one of the planet's biggest environmental challenges.

Google News - Plastic Reduction2 min read
Cambodia Cuts Plastic Waste 74% With New Circular Economy Plan
SolutionsJan 22

Cambodia Cuts Plastic Waste 74% With New Circular Economy Plan

Cambodia just launched an ambitious roadmap to slash plastic pollution by nearly three-quarters and create 26,000 jobs by 2040. The Southeast Asian nation is trading its throwaway culture for a circular economy that keeps plastic in use and out of rivers.

Google News - Plastic Reduction2 min read
Cambodia's Plan to Cut Plastic Pollution 74% by 2040
Planet WinsJan 20

Cambodia's Plan to Cut Plastic Pollution 74% by 2040

Cambodia just launched an ambitious roadmap to slash plastic pollution by three-quarters while creating 26,000 green jobs over the next 15 years. The plan transforms how the country handles its 546,000 tonnes of annual plastic waste through recycling, reuse, and cutting single-use plastics.

Google News - Plastic Reduction3 min read
Cambodia Crackdown Frees 440 Indonesians From Scam Rings
Community HeroesJan 19

Cambodia Crackdown Frees 440 Indonesians From Scam Rings

More than 400 Indonesians walked free from cybercrime compounds in Cambodia this month after the government launched a major crackdown on scam operations. The workers, many trafficked and forced into fraud schemes, are now seeking safe passage home.

South China Morning Post2 min read
Delhi Police Crack $500K Fraud Ring With Cambodia Ties
Community HeroesJan 18

Delhi Police Crack $500K Fraud Ring With Cambodia Ties

Delhi Police arrested eight people and dismantled an international investment scam that defrauded victims of millions. The breakthrough came after detailed investigation revealed a sophisticated network spanning multiple states and countries.

Indian Express2 min read