Andoung Toek is a small town located in the Cardamom mountains on the new National road between Koh Kong and Sre Ambel. Historically, villagers business used to sell wood and wildlife stock of the surrounding area. Little farming is done. BCDO (Botumsakor Community Development Organization) mission is to improve the quality of life for the villagers of Andoung Toek and the protection of the environment in the area with a holistic approach displayed below.

We work on several linked main projects starting with:

I- Education and vocational training

II- Environmental issues

III- Organic Farming

IV- Ecotourism

With understanding of importance of natural resources, BCDO (Botumsakor Community Development Organization), a Non-profit organization, was established to offer a foreign languages and vocational training to villagers and poor children to raise awareness on environmental and biodiversity protection (fresh water and soil are vital for sustainable agriculture, and the forests surrounding Andoung Toek play a crucial role in both maintaining ground water level and preserving soil, plus giving natural living space for a wide range of endangered wildlife species). An important part of BCDO’s mission is the education of the young generation about the impact of deforestation and poaching and the advice about environment-friendly alternatives. To prevent of cuting firewood and drawing on natural products, organic farming and bio-gas and briquette installations are promoted.

To an extra income for the people of Andoung Toek, tourist information is provided to travelers and several guided tours are set up.

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