Thousands Flee Bomb Attacks. Women and Children at Risk.
The recent deadly conflict along the Thailand–Cambodia border has triggered a humanitarian crisis of devastating scale. In just days, hundreds of thousands of Cambodian migrant workers and their families have been forced to flee Thailand in fear and desperation.
Overnight, fires sparked by bomb attacks, tore through six border villages, leaving thousands upon thousands homeless. Among the displaced are countless women and children, now facing an alarming risk of trafficking and exploitation.
Children arrive lost, hungry, and terrified – many separated from their families in the scramble to escape. While a fragile ceasefire was declared on 28 July, tensions remain high and fresh waves of evacuation are expected in the days ahead.
Since the outbreak, 180 temporary shelters have been set up by the local government to house displaced victims across five provinces: Siem Reap, Oddar Meanchey, Banteay Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Pursat. Currently, there are about 150,000 people staying in these deeply strained shelters.
320 schools out of 605 schools have been temporarily closed.
Hagar Has Been Called to Respond
As the Cambodia government’s key strategic partner, Hagar is leveraging its expertise to support two major transition centres; the Poi Pet Transition Centre and the Kamrieng Migrant Reception Centre. There, we are providing both immediate relief and long-term assistance to children and families identified as most at risk of trafficking and abuse.
Your Support Can Save Lives
Every day, more families arrive at the Centres – exhausted, hungry and desperate for food, shelter, and safety. We are racing against time to reach those most at-risk with life-saving relief.
- Emergency care packages
- Longer-term support
- Trauma counselling and medical care
- Legal assistance
- School support and clothing for children
- School Livelihood rebuilding through vocational training, job placement, and small business support
Short-term food assistance, milk for children, diapers, hygiene kits, and first aid items.