Cambodia

Mekong Peace Journey participants meet on the banks of the Mekong River in July 2012

Mekong Peace Journey participants from five countries meet on the banks of the Mekong River bordering Thailand and Laos.

On the banks of the Mekong River in a place where Thailand meets Laos, a group of 25 young people gathered this year to take part in the Mekong Peace Journey.

It’s a fitting place for these youths to meet, as they come from all the countries of mainland Southeast Asia—Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, and Myanmar (Burma)—through which the river passes on its path to the South China Sea.

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A young woman speaks during Peace Day activities in Kampong Chhnang Town, Cambodia.

The legacy of decades of civil war will not disappear in one day.

But for nearly two thousand Cambodians who gathered to celebrate the International Day of Peace, this one day is an important reminder to never stop working for peace.

Letting loose peace balloons and joining in peace marches in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh and in seven other provinces, attendees heard speeches about peace from different religious perspectives and participated in meditation.

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The peace march begins on the Cambodian side of the border with Thailand.

Cambodia-Thailand border (May 17, 2011):

AFSC Cambodia staff joined partners from these two Buddhist nations in organizing a cross-border ‘Walk for Peace’ to mark Visakha Puja Day, the day commemorating Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing away.

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His Excellency Mr. Prak Sun, Secretary of State of the Cambodia Ministry of Environment addresses participants in the AFSC sponsored EIA training in Cambodia.

China brings environmental training to Cambodia, with AFSC’s aid.