One-2-One Cambodia is a non-governmental organization (NGO) run by Cambodians and handles various projects including healthcare and education. In this field study, we participated in “Feeding Program”, one of their projects, and cooked and then served lunch to children at slum. This time, we came up with the menu and created a leaflet on nutrition education. In the afternoon session, we participated in an activity at community clinic and supported treatments by a local doctor. 

Nom Popok is an organization established by Japanese on the purpose of promoting nutritional improvement for Cambodian children and provides nutrition programs in mainly Phnom Penh. In this field study, we observed nutrition education by using “Karuta”, a specific card drawing illustration related to nutrition, at elementary school in suburban area of Phnom Penh. During lunch time, we were given a talk from the representative about nutritional status among Cambodian children, as well as the background leading to the establishment of the organization.

Following a presentation by WHO staff on Cambodia's healthcare system and WHO activities, a Q &A session was held.

Udon House is an organization established by Japanese on the purpose of improving maternal and child health and provides programs mainly around Phnom Penh. In this field study, we observed a nurse’s office at elementary school in Kandal province and were given a talk from the representative about maternal and child health status in Cambodia, as well as the background leading to the establishment of the organization.

At the JICA Cambodia Office, following presentations by staff on healthcare system and JICA's activities in Cambodia, a Q &A session was held.

Malis Dental Clinic is a Japanese-affiliated dental clinic located in Phnom Penh. In this field study, after lectures on the state of dental care in Cambodia and oral health education activities for non-dental healthcare professionals at the National Maternal and Child Health Center by a Japanese dentist, a Q & A session was held.

Angkor Tiger Football Club (FC) is a professional soccer team based in Siem Reap, run by Japanese. In this field study, after explanation about the profile of the team by a staff member, we observed the field and conducted interviews on health management with players.

People's Hope Japan is a Japanese non-profit organization (NPO) focusing on maternal and child health in Siem Reap. In this field study, we were given a lecture on the overview of their programs, the current state of maternal and child health, and the role of health volunteers by the regional director.

This field study was conducted in Cambodia for the first time in two years for the purpose of learning about Cambodia's healthcare system and entrepreneurship. Over half of the facilities visited were new to us. Through facility visits and activities with local people, we understood the current situation of healthcare in Cambodia. Additionally, we were given valuables talks based on the experiences when launched new activities in Cambodia including the background leading to the start of their activities, their motivation for carrying them out, the hardships they faced by entrepreneurs. This allowed us to touch upon essential components in entrepreneurship that likely cannot be learned from textbooks. It reaffirmed the importance of “going to the field ourselves, identifying questions (challenges) there, and proactively taking action to solve them.” We would like to express our sincere gratitude once again to the staff at the facilities who provided us with the opportunity to visit for this field study.

We place strong emphasis on collaboration with Southeast Asia and plan to organize similar fieldwork experiences next year and beyond, aiming to further expand our partnerships in the region.