Serving the poor with compassion, dignity, and hope. Across Cambodia, we walk alongside those in need, offering nourishment, shelter, medical care, education, emergency support, and practical assistance — and above all, companionship and guidance — to help restore dignity and transform lives.
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doing good work today, 2026
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Saint Vincent de Paul Charity – Cambodia
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we serve vulnerable individuals and families regardless of nationality, background, or faith.
WHO ARE WE
Saint Vincent de Paul Charity Cambodia is a Catholic charitable organization established in January 2004, operating under St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phnom Penh cambodia.
Saint Vincent de Paul Charity – Cambodia
Our assistance is needs-based and flexible.
We respond where help is most urgently
required, regardless of nationality,
legal status, or background.
In the decades since, Cambodia has made significant progress. However, many people still face poverty, displacement, limited access to healthcare and education, and vulnerability to exploitation and trafficking. Migrants, children, the sick, and those without family support are often the most affected.
It is within this context that Cambodia remains a place where compassionate, community-based support is essential. Saint Vincent de Paul Charity Cambodia works at the local level to respond to urgent needs while accompanying individuals and families with care, dignity, and hope as they rebuild their lives.
Context & Why Our Work Matters
Saint Vincent de Paul Charity serves the poor and vulnerable through direct, practical assistance rooted in compassion and dignity. Our mission is to respond to urgent needs while walking alongside individuals and families during moments of crisis, displacement, illness, and hardship.
Cambodia’s recent history has deeply shaped the lives of its people. During the late 1970s, the country endured the devastating Khmer Rouge period, during which millions of lives were lost and families, communities, and social structures were torn apart. The effects of this trauma continue to be felt across generations.
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who we serve
Saint Vincent de Paul Charity serves the poor and vulnerable through direct, practical assistance rooted in compassion and dignity. Our mission is to respond to urgent needs while walking alongside individuals and families facing crisis, displacement, illness, and hardship. Our support is needs-based and flexible, allowing us to respond where help is most urgently required, regardless of nationality, legal status, or background.
With support, we provide sustained, hands-on assistance that meets immediate needs while also creating pathways toward stability and self-sufficiency. Our work includes:
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Food parcels and daily meals for individuals and families in crisis
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Safe and dignified housing through room-rental support
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Medical care, including essential medicines, hospital treatment, emergency surgeries and dental care
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Educational assistance/scholarships that help children and young adults remain in school
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Protection and emergency support for victims of human trafficking and religious persecution, including life-saving interventions
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Ongoing support for individuals in detention through the provision of food, toiletries, and basic necessities
Beyond emergency relief, we also support longer-term initiatives that help individuals rebuild their lives and move toward independence, such as:
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Education and skills support to improve employment opportunities
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Assistance with basic tools or resources needed to work
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Follow-up and accompaniment to ensure individuals and families remain stable after receiving help.
