Cambodia’s Lost Education
You might have read of my affection for Cambodia after my all-too-brief visit to Siem Reap and the Temples of Angkor in 2008. Well, thanks to Cambodia Tales dot com, I have just discovered a video by Josh McKague that captures Cambodia far better than my words ever could.
Be prepared, it is not a feel-good, glossy travelogue: it touches on the horrors of the Khmer Rouge years and reveals today’s harsh reality of Pol Pot’s legacy.
I am no expert but I reckon Josh has produced an excellent video here. Although he is obviously motivated by his Christian beliefs, his message hits at a very basic, human, spiritual level.
The video ends on a positive note: one of hope. And I totally agree with the conclusion that education is the key
Travel and tourism is a double-edged sword. However, on the positive side, I believe that through the industry’s contribution to the economy, it is playing its part in supporting the country’s efforts to make up for the years of lost education.
There is of course plenty more that needs to be done and I am keen to find out as much as I can about the various agencies that are working in Cambodia providing educational support. Can you help?
Cambodia Documentary Rough Draft from Whisper Productions on Vimeo.
