Nearly 80 children in Pursta province who live with learning disabilities or mental illness are given the opportunity to study in integration classes thanks to the Disability Development Service Pursat (DDSP). The classes help them socialise and give their parents – many of whom are impoverished – a break from caring for them.
Agriculture remains the main source of income for many Cambodians living in rural areas, now more than ever in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic. Agriculture is considered a major player in sustaining people’s livelihoods and was minimally affected by the crisis. In 2021, agriculture contributed about 24.4 per cent of the Kingdom’s gross domestic product (GDP).