At Refuge for the Poor, we believe that every child is created for a life of purpose, joy, and dignity. We are committed to helping children in Cambodia lead free and flourishing lives by ensuring they have a safe place to live, access to quality education, and intentional discipleship. By walking alongside vulnerable children with practical support and Christ-centered love, we aim to break the cycles of exploitation and poverty—restoring hope, building resilience, and raising up the next generation to impact Cambodia for Christ.

Cambodia faces a number of interconnected challenges that leave many of its people—especially children—vulnerable to exploitation and human trafficking. Deep poverty and a lack of stable job opportunities drive families into desperation, making them easy targets for traffickers who promise a better life.

Children, in particular, suffer the most. Some come from families that are unable to provide for them, some are sold by their families and others left behind by relatives seeking work abroad. Women and girls are frequently trafficked for sexual exploitation, often at the hands of people they know and trust.