Cambodia learning tour 2025

Join Mennonite Central Committee on an eight-day learning tour to experience firsthand the impact of our peace and development projects in Phnom Penh and Prey Veng, Cambodia.

Nov 16 - Nov 23, 2025

Sunday, November 16
12:00AM - 11:59PM EST

Tau Sreyneing rides a bike through rice fields with her daughter Tung Sreyneat riding behind in Mesang district, Cambodia. Bikes are one of the main forms of transportation in Cambodia, especially in Tau Sreyneing rides a bike through rice fields with her daughter Tung Sreyneat riding behind in Mesang district, Cambodia. Bikes are one of the main forms of transportation in Cambodia, especially in

Though the effects of Cambodia’s difficult past linger, MCC works with partners to promote healing by empowering young peacebuilders, supporting rural development and assisting displaced people.

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Peaceful Education supports vulnerable communities through MCC’s Peace Club program at a rural primary school.
 

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Two young boys watering plants.

 

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Group Photo: Partner school students.


Continuing Learning Organization focuses on strengthening the local church. You will gain insights into the practice of Christianity in a Buddhist context.

Organization to Develop our Villages (ODOV) builds capacity in community organizations, especially those representing marginalized groups. Its mission is to improve food security, increase household incomes, promote peace, and encourage good governance in rural communities. Visitors can explore agricultural cooperatives, cyclical farming households, vocational training programs, and fishpond initiatives.
 

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Husband and wife Rath Morn and Jhonh Nham, farmers supported by MCC partner Organization to Develop Our Villages (ODOV), demonstrate work in their garden beside their home.


Khmer Vulnerability Aid Organization helps childhood refugees deported from the United States integrate into Khmer society, a culture many of them have no memory of.

Peace Bridges Organization trains peacebuilders to prevent and resolve conflicts and teaches nonviolent strategies for church and community leaders.

Women Peace Makers aims to promote a better understanding and respect for women’s rights, children’s rights, and peaceful conflict resolution methods.

  • $2000 CAD/single occupancy
  • $1800 CAD/double occupancy/participant.
    • This includes all in-country meals, lodging and transportation for the duration of tour dates.
  • Note: Round trip airfare to Phnom Penh, Cambodia is NOT included in this price.

Tour participants must meet the following physical requirements and have the ability to:

  • Walk one kilometer on flat terrain.
  • Walk on moderately inclined, unpaved surfaces.
  • Carry or pull personal luggage through an airport or up/down at least one flight of stairs.
  • Navigate at least one flight of stairs.
  • Board and disembark buses or taxis without the use of a ramp.
  • Tolerate high levels of air pollution in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
  • Endure overland travel by van or bus on uneven, bumpy roads.

Please note that many of the locations we will visit are not wheelchair accessible.

  • Weather: November in Cambodia typically experiences high temperatures and humidity, with temperatures ranging from 24°C to 30°C. While air conditioning will be available in accommodations and coach buses, there may be some spaces without air conditioning. Please be prepared for varying conditions.
  • Dietary Preferences: The Cambodian diet prominently features pork, and while a vegan diet can be accommodated, it may present some challenges due to limited options.
  • Food Allergies: Navigating food allergies can be difficult in Cambodia due to the risk of cross-contamination and the widespread use of ingredients such as soy, tomato, peanuts, and citrus.
  • Restroom Breaks: The MCC team will strive to ensure restroom breaks every two hours, with access to Western-style toilets. While these are readily available in Phnom Penh, they may be more limited during partner visits in other areas.

Register for the Cambodia learning tour

Thank you for your interest in the learning tour to visit MCC programs in Cambodia. Please note that this is an initial application form which does not guarantee space on the tour. You will receive a registration package by email from Rosie Steinmann within one week of your submission.

To reserve a spot on the tour, a completed registration form and non-refundable deposit of $500/per person is required. All details will be included in the registration email.

REMINDER: you are responsible for arranging your own air travel to Cambodia. Please do not book your flight before receiving confirmation of your spot on the tour.