Our Partnership with AusCam Freedom Project

Across Cambodia there are many girls who dream of a better life for themselves and their families.  Unfortunately, a high percentage of girls end up in low paying or exploitative employment, or even being trafficked or enslaved.  There are multiple factors that increase girls’ vulnerability to trafficking in Cambodia, including lower education and socio-economic levels.  These vulnerabilities are often dependent on a sudden event that pushes the person into a desperate situation.  For many, school closures during the COVID pandemic were this trigger.  Helping girls stay in school is one of the best ways to reduce their risk of trafficking and sexual exploitation.

One Day’s Wages partnered with AusCam Freedom Project to provide educational support and COVID relief supplies for 100 girls who experienced economic stress and school closures during the pandemic.  The project offered uniforms, school supplies and school fees to keep girls enrolled in school and connected to vocational opportunities.  These supports were significant in keeping girls safe and in school.