Tuesday, January 07th, 2014
Muoy You, who escaped Cambodia's killing fields, now teaches self-respect and integrity
Peace Works Travel is pleased to introduce Mira Costa School student travelers to some of Cambodia’s most notable Killing Fields survivors, spring break 2014. See how experiential education makes a world of difference for US students and abroad.For Muoy You, "the power of education" isn't an abstract concept. She's seen it transform the life of her family.Her father was a… [Read Full Article]Cambodia Student Trips,Education Travel,Educational travel programs,Global Community,Global Education,Live Learn Travel,Peace Works Travel,Peace Works Travel Upcoming Trips
Thursday, December 26th, 2013
The perfect trip: Cambodia
Phnom Penh. The Royal Palace (Mark Read)Click on photo to see additional photos.Marvel at the palaces, markets and bars of the capital, Phnom Penh, before heading north to Siem Reap for excursions to a floating village on Tonlé Sap Lake and the extravagant, inspirational temples of Angkor. From there, it is south to the untouched jungles of the Cardamom Mountains,… [Read Full Article]Cambodia Student Trips,education travel programs,education travel tours,Educational travel programs,Global Community,Global Education,Peace Works Travel
Wednesday, December 11th, 2013
Partner Spotlight: Cambodian Living Arts
In order to fully understand and appreciate the empowerment Cambodian Living Arts (CLA) provides for Cambodian artists, we must learn about Cambodia’s history. Between the years of 1975 and 1979, the Khmer Rouge, a revolutionary anti-Western group that gained power, conducted genocide of Cambodians. It is estimated that during those years, 2 million Cambodians died from execution, torture, starvation, and… [Read Full Article]Arts and Culture,Cambodia Student Trips,Education Travel,Educational travel programs,Global Community,International student volunteer program,Peace Works Travel
Wednesday, August 29th, 2012
Cambodian Landmine Museum - Partner Highlight
Our Peace Works Travel students learn and fund-raise on behalf of the Cambodian Landmine Museum. CLM is an educational center for tourists to learn more about the consequences of landmines and Aki Ra’s noble work. Administrated by the incredible husband and wife team, Bill and Jill Morse, CLM serves as a global community resource. In addition to providing an interactive… [Read Full Article]Cambodia Student Trips,Global Community,Student Community Service
Tuesday, August 28th, 2012
NEWS RELEASE - AKI RA WINS MANHAE GRAND PRIZE FOR PEACE
On August 12, 2012 Aki Ra was honored by the Manhae Foundation, in Inje, Republic of Korea, with the 2012 Manhae Foundation Grand Prize for Peace. It was awarded to him for his continuing efforts to free Cambodia from the ravages of nearly 35 years of warfare. The legacy of this terrible period has been the landmine, a perfect soldier, that… [Read Full Article]Cambodia Student Trips,Global Education,Peace Works Travel,Power to the Peaceful