About Cambodia
Cambodia is planted firmly in the tropics of Southeast Asia. It’s known for its exotic temples, jungle rainforests and lush rice paddies. Sadly, most of the country lives in widespread poverty without access to clean drinking water and medical care. Of its 15 million in population, over 95% practice Buddhism. Our team will trek into remote villages to construct a water filtration system, assist with medical clinics, and engage in conversations about the Savior! *Participants need to be 16+ with mission trip experience, and be physically and spiritually prepared for a more challenging environment.
*GROUND COST DOES NOT INCLUDE AIRFARE
Why serve in Cambodia?
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Population loss during Cambodia's civil war
Cambodia experienced civil war and a genocide through much of the 1970’s. The country is still recovering from the death of 4 million people and the effects of rebuilding, corruption, and loss.
Estimated Age of Angkor Wat
The country’s ancient history can be seen in northwest at the temple ruins of Angkor Wat. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II in the first half of the 12th century, around the year 1110-1150, making Angkor Wat almost 900 years old.
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Buddhism
Of its 15 million in population, over 95% practice Buddhism. Only about 2 percent of Cambodians are Christian but that the number is growing and there are now about 2,400 churches in the country.
Poverty
Sadly, most of the country lives in widespread poverty without access to clean drinking water and medical care.
Our Focus
Our team will work in rural villages to construct a water filtration system, assist with medical clinics, and engage in conversations about the Savior!
More About Cambodia
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Who will we serve in Cambodia?
Religious People Groups
What will we do?
- Our Field Coordinators have been IMB Missionaries from Oklahoma to Cambodia for the last 18 years.
- Teams will sleep in hammocks, cots, and hotels. Students should consider bringing a hammock that travels easily.
- Teams will be transported via vans and on foot. Participants need to be prepared to walk a lot and do construction work.
- Teams will be partnering with International Mission Board and Oklahoma Baptist University.
- Our team will work in remote villages to construct a water tank filtration system, assist with medical clinics, and engage in conversations about the Savior!
- Students will be vetted at a higher level before being accepted onto the team.
- There will be a free day that gives students the chance to experience some of the popular sites of this part of the world.
How to pray:
- Pray for safety as we travel and work.
- Pray for our team to work well together.
- Pray for the Holy Spirit to prepare the hearts of the people in Cambodia to receive the Good News.
- Pray for opportunities and wisdom to share the Gospel in a way that focuses on a real relationship with Jesus, not just religion.
- Pray that the people of Cambodia would realize their need for a savior and come to faith in Jesus.
- Pray for spiritual eyes of the people to be open and for the light of the Gospel to shine through the darkness.
- Pray for IMB missionaries that are there. Pray for protection, perseverance, and that they would be faithful to continue to serve as God has called them to a difficult place.
