Our Response
We believe lasting change starts with the basics—and in Cambodia, that begins with a safe, stable home. Working alongside trusted local partners, Shelter Equity focuses on building durable, community-owned housing in areas where families face the most urgent needs.
But our work doesn’t stop with shelter. Many of our housing projects in Cambodia also integrate access to clean water, safe sanitation, and transportation—addressing the root causes that keep families trapped in poverty. From installing water systems to providing bicycles so children can attend school, every project is designed to remove barriers and open doors to opportunity.
We remain committed long after construction is complete, offering ongoing support, evaluation, and collaboration with local leaders to ensure every home and resource continues to serve the families who depend on it.
The Need
10 million without adequate housing
Approximately 10 million people in Cambodia lack adequate housing, leaving many in unsafe or unstable living conditions
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Borgen Project
21% safely managed water / 51% sanitation nationwide
Nationally, 87% of the population have access to basic drinking water, but only 21% have access to safely managed water, and just 51% have safely managed sanitation
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Xinhua News
17.8% poverty rate
Cambodia’s poverty rate stands at around 17.8%, with urban areas slightly lower (22.8%) and rural areas
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UN-Habitat
Housing & sanitation still out of reach
In rural areas such as Ratanakiri, only 14.9% of homes have permanent roofs, walls, and flooring, and just 27.8% have access to a toilet
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National Institute of Statistics of Cambodia
Cambodia
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