Help Rural Cambodians Escape Hunger and Poverty

A few years ago, Trailblazer organized an agricultural training course on the Integrated Farming System in Rom Deng Village. This training is aimed to help local farmers improve their livelihoods by using sustainable farming methods.

Mr. Chhon was one of the beneficiaries of this training. A recent interview was conducted with him and his family to understand how the training has impacted his family’s life and farming practices.

Before receiving the agricultural training, Mr. Chhon worked as a construction worker. He did not have enough knowledge or skills in farming, and his family mostly depended on unstable daily wages. They faced difficulties in earning enough income and had limited access to homegrown food.

Mr. Chhon’s family experienced both economic and health challenges. With little income, they could not afford to buy enough nutritious food or take care of health needs properly. Their living conditions were modest, and they often struggled to meet daily expenses.

After completing the Integrated Farming System training, Mr. Chhon began applying what he learned. He started planting many types of vegetables and raising chickens and ducks around his house. These changes greatly improved his family's income and food security. Now, he can harvest and sell vegetables and poultry, earning around 2,000,000 Riel [$500USD] per month. This is quite a substantial amount when you see that the average annual salary for a farmer in Cambodia is 13,079,500 Riel [$3,270USD]. It is clear that Trailblazer’s Integrated Farming System training is working and helping to reduce poverty and hunger.

Mr. Chhon proudly shared how his life has changed. His home garden is now filled with various crops and livestock, providing a stable source of food and income. His family eats more nutritious meals, and they are no longer dependent on outside work. He is also more confident and proud of being a farmer.

Thanks to the support and training from Trailblazer, Mr. Chhon’s family now enjoys a better quality of life. The Integrated Farming System has not only increased their income but also strengthened their health and self-reliance. Mr. Chhon expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to learn and grow through this meaningful agriculture project.

With your support you too can help other villagers escape hunger and poverty like Mr. Chhon.