The Weaknesses of Men and Women in Cambodia
“The biggest weakness in Khmer men is they think with their eyes. The biggest weakness in Khmer women is they think with their ears.” This was the response a workmate…
Things I Miss About Cambodia
Greeting people with respect In Cambodia, you traditionally greet people with your hands together and placed in front of yourself (from the chest upwards) as a sign of respect. I…
International Development and the Higher Education Sectors
This guest post is by Vivian Chordi, an Australian who has worked in several countries and is passionate about ethical international development. Straddling the international development and higher education sectors, I…
Are you looking for a different type of trip?
“The Purpose & Philanthropy Field Trip to Siem Reap in Cambodia is one of the most cherished and memorable experiences of my life. What I appreciated the most about the…
That school trip to volunteer overseas isn’t ethical
I was recently a guest on the ABC Radio Sydney Focus show. I had been invited on as a recent recipient of the Medal of the Order of Australia to…