Provide counselling & workshops to Cambodian women

Thank you so much for your support of Women's Resource Center and the women we work with here in Siem Reap, Cambodia. 

At the end of 2018 you responded to our appeal to provide counselling and workshops to the vulnerable women of Siem Reap and we wanted to share an update with you today...

In 2018, thanks to your support, WRC provided one on one counselling to100 new cases (100 women and 6 men) and 10 old cases from previous year. Most of clients returned 2-5 times for additional counseling sessions. We referred 45 women to receive support from WRC partner organizations who provided legal support, health checks and treatment, vocational training, job opportunities, scholarship opportunities and provide emergency support. In addition we successfully provided 18 educational workshops and talks to 165 participants (147 women, 18 men) on the topic of Women’s Health, Reproductive Health, Women’s Rights and Gender Equality, Gender-Based Violence and Financial Management.

Here are some quotes from those whose lives you have helped to touch:

“I feel this workshop was a huge benefit to me and my family “I had learned about gender role and women’s right. As a man I can share the house chore with my wife” ~Mr. Ratanak (a father)

“I want to take all lessons that I have learned about to share with my neighbors, friends and even my family as well.” - Sareth

“I learned that women have the rights to do many things. Women should have the opportunity to own a business, be a leader and seek help for their problems. Women should not hide their pain. At the WRC women have a chance to seek help. Women deserve freedom, happiness and peace.” Sophanit Pen

“I feel proud of myself as a parent after I change my attitude toward my family! I can see them happier and healthier.” - Vanna

Thank you for your support from the women and staff team at WRC.