Our Tribes - Our Heritage (Khmer)
Over 276,000 members of indigenous peoples are estimated to live in Cambodia, mainly in Ratanakiri and Mondulkiri provinces. Follow our journey to discover the heritage of the Brao, Kavet, Kreung and Khmer-Lao, whose individual customs and practices are slowly disappearing. Learn about the threats they face and their livelihoods, customs and religious beliefs; as well as the importance of the forest and natural resources to them. Discover animism, traditional handicrafts and beauty ideals as well as rural village life. The dedicated environmentalists of Save Cambodia’s Wildlife empower rural communities to preserve their culture and traditions. SCW supports them to understand their rights, traditions, and environment, in order to enable them to protect their livelihoods and to reduce pressure on natural resources. Different traditions add to the richness and variety of a country. It boosts innovation, leading to economic growth and culturally vibrant communities. Which is why we should all contribute to conserving the diversity. Welthungerhilfe in cooperation with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is proud to present the activities of Save Cambodia’s Wildlife alongside their vision for a world, where nature, wildlife and human beings co-exist peacefully.
Over 276,000 members of indigenous peoples are estimated to live in Cambodia, mainly in Ratanakiri and Mondulkiri provinces. Follow our journey to discover the heritage of the Brao, Kavet, Kreung and Khmer-Lao, whose individual customs and practices are slowly disappearing. Learn about the threats they face and their livelihoods, customs and religious beliefs; as well as the importance of the forest and natural resources to them. Discover animism, traditional handicrafts and beauty ideals as well as rural village life. The dedicated environmentalists of Save Cambodia’s Wildlife empower rural communities to preserve their culture and traditions. SCW supports them to understand their rights, traditions, and environment, in order to enable them to protect their livelihoods and to reduce pressure on natural resources. Different traditions add to the richness and variety of a country. It boosts innovation, leading to economic growth and culturally vibrant communities. Which is why we should all contribute to conserving the diversity. Welthungerhilfe in cooperation with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is proud to present the activities of Save Cambodia’s Wildlife alongside their vision for a world, where nature, wildlife and human beings co-exist peacefully.