Rehab Craft Cambodia (RCC) is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization developed to create employment for Cambodians with disabilities. Many Cambodians are disabled due to injuries from land mines left after the war; land mines are still a major problem in the country. RCC recognizes the obstacles these Cambodians face and gives them skills to create a successful and meaningful business. Since people with disabilities have historically had few opportunities for training or employment, RCC does not hire on the basis of education or job experience. Instead, the organization is dedicated to providing training and opportunities for advancement within the company. They run programs for literacy and numeracy, language, computers, marketing and management training. In addition to their workshop production team, RCC established the Self--Employed Producers with Disabilities Program (SEPD). Through SEPD, Rehab Craft provides individual artisans with free business skills training, advice on design and marketing and sales support.
Rehab Craft Cambodia was established in 1995. RCC pays fair wages for skilled work; its artisans earn two and one-half to three times the average factory--production wage. RCC is a member of the International Fair Trade Association (IFAT) and of the Artisans' Association of Cambodia.
Ten Thousand Villages buys wood carvings, bags, silk and ikat products, leather journals, wooden puzzles and jewelry from Rehab Craft Cambodia. Ten Thousand Villages has been buying from Rehab Craft Cambodia since 2006.
Leeds University Volunteering: Seametrey, Cambodia
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Cambodia: A Country of Contradictions (Fall 2015)
For most, Cambodia evokes one of two striking images; the majesty of the ancient Ankor Wat or the Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge era (1975-1979). Come expand your view of this beautiful, sometimes historically troubled and now quickly developing country - there is far more about Cambodia worth knowing. As with most nations, issues abound: Socio-economic imbalances exist between rural and urban areas, and when combined with the lack of opportunities for employment, education, and safe-migration, issues such as human trafficking arise. Nongovernmental organizations may have sincere hopes of helping, but are they effective? How can one move forward in our fast paced world and yet still protect rich cultural traditions and the environment? In a country determined to move beyond the recent historical events, things move awfully fast, sometimes at a cost to the environment and to its citizens. Diana Knauf has made 2 trips to Cambodia (most recently this summer) where she spoke with experts and observed first-hand the beauty and troubles of Cambodia. Join us in discussing this country of contradictions with her.
Blue Crab Pictures
Another one of my favorite crustaceans. Blue Crabs are very aggressive and have razor-sharp claws. People who get pinched by a decent-sized Blue Crab sometimes have to get stitches because of their injury. Blue Crabs can also take down a seagull, which is a pretty big deal. I've seen this happen in person twice before. Sadly, Blue Crabs are subject to overfishing and their general population is going down. With any luck, Blue Crabs will survive on Earth for a long time.