In Cambodia, the population is roughly 15 million. One third of the population lives on less than $1 a day. These are mainly the rural poor who typically live in the provinces and small villages. They usually grow and raise their own food. The one-dollar-a-day they theoretically make is made by selling any excess of their crops or livestock. What can that one dollar buy in Cambodia? 1 pound of rice, some pork fat, and green 1 Mango 1 Krama (traditional scarf worn around the head) 2 gallons drinking water 2 cans Coca Cola 1 kilo clean laundry 2 bowls of noodles It is always humbling to get a glimpse of what our artisans lives are like. It provides the inspiration for Elevita to keep doing all that we can to encourage them in their efforts and enterprises to improve their economic situation and to provide educational opportunities for their children. Elevita is indeed privileged to work with our hard working and entrepreneurial Cambodian Artisans.
Posted on: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 09:04:46 +0000
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