Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy
Abercrombie & Kent believes passionately that travel should both respect the natural environment and benefit the indigenous peoples whose lands we visit. A&K ensures that we support a carefully chosen project in every destination where we operate.
Learn more about Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy.
Sam's Brothers Clean Water Project,
Cambodia
Access to clean, bacteria-free water for families and communities in the countryside of Cambodia is often unobtainable. Waterborne illnesses are responsible for more than half of the deaths in the country. Through his travels as an Abercrombie & Kent guide in Cambodia, Nhean Samban (Sam) met many local families whose children had fallen ill from drinking unclean water. The children suffered from diseases like typhoid, cholera, gallbladder stones, diarrhea and dysentery. With the help of his brothers, Sam started to sponsor wells to bring clean water to local families and their communities. Initially funded by Sam through his employment with Abercrombie & Kent, the project has received increasing support from the generosity of visitors. Since their efforts began in 2005, they have built more than 300 wells. Support from Abercrombie & Kent Philanthropy has provided wells for half a dozen schools and community centres as well as a dozen rural villages.
Visit Sam's Brothers Clean Water Project with A&K
During a visit to Siem Reap in Cambodia, guests can view these wells while visiting some of the local villages. Guests are welcome to donate any amount to contribute to the building of more wells or simply share the joy of the people when they pump clean water out of these wells. For further information on including such a visit in a Southeast Asia itinerary, contact A&K Thailand.
