Thursday 25 August 2011

Welcome to Learning Journeys Cambodia

Cambodia, a place of rich history and cultural heritage, is one place that will leave its imprint on visitors. Many Singaporeans who have been living in comfort and safety may learn to appreciate what they have after visiting a countryrising from the ashes of a genocide and civil war.
Indeed, this land had been ravaged by war through its history for the name Siem Reap, meaning ‘Defeat of Siam’, refers to a century-old bloodbath with Thailand.
In order to create an opportunity for pupils to better appreciate cultural differences of another country in Southeast Asia and develop team spirit, independence and adaptability in pupils through experiential learning, Learning Journeys Cambodia ExCeL is safe and sanitary, a perfect centre for a service learning trip.
With clean water virtually inaccessible to the population of Cambodia, the ExCeL’s water pond has a simple but effective filtration system that is able to provide for villagers. According to UNICEF’s ‘State of the World’s Children’ 2009 Report, only 41% of rural Cambodians have access to improved drinking water. The center hopes to alleviate the conditions in the village and enable students to experience and learn beyond their textbooks.

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