Our Commitment to the Community
Life at Hanchey Bamboo Resort is woven into the rhythm of Kampong Cham. We see ourselves not only as a place for guests to rest, but as an active part of the local community — supporting youth development, strengthening rural livelihoods, and honouring the culture that surrounds us. Through our partnership with BSDA and the Smile Institute, we help create practical opportunities for young people, while our day-to-day operations prioritise local farmers, village producers, and Khmer talent.
Every stay contributes to a wider ecosystem of learning, employment and sustainable tourism. When guests explore nearby villages, enjoy food grown in local fields, or meet the trainees working alongside our team, they become part of this shared effort. Local outreach is not an add-on for us — it is the foundation of how Hanchey Bamboo Resort grows with the community that hosts us.
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Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
Hanchey Bamboo Resort aims to be a responsible part of the community that surrounds us. By working closely with BSDA and the Smile Institute, we provide training and employment for disadvantaged youth, creating real opportunities for growth. Our goal is a balanced ecosystem: guests enjoy meaningful experiences, and the community benefits from skills, jobs, and shared pride.
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Fresh Flavours, Local Roots
Most of our ingredients come directly from the markets, farmers, and small family producers in Kampong Cham and Steung Trang. Buying locally keeps our food fresh and supports the people who rely on agriculture for their livelihood. It also reduces transport impact and keeps our operations aligned with our eco-friendly philosophy.
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Empowering Local Talent
We prioritise hiring and training young people from the surrounding province, especially students from BSDA’s Smile Institute. Through hands-on experience in hospitality, service, kitchen work, and maintenance, trainees gain confidence and long-term employable skills. Their growth becomes part of the guest experience, bringing genuine Khmer warmth into everyday moments at the resort.
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Community Through Tourism
We encourage guests to explore Kampong Cham beyond the resort—whether by visiting nearby temples, joining village walks, or meeting local makers. These small connections help support local guides, artisans, and families, ensuring that tourism benefits the wider community. When travellers engage with the area respectfully, everyone gains from the exchange.
Supporting BSDA’s Broader Impact
Our partnership with BSDA goes beyond hospitality training at the resort. BSDA runs a wide range of vocational programmes across the Kampong Cham region — from apprenticeships in hospitality, mechanics, and electronics, to creative crafts like traditional weaving and Apsara dance performance.
These holistic programmes give young people not just a trade, but confidence, community support, and the chance to shape their future.
By staying at Hanchey Bamboo Resort, you’re contributing directly to these programmes. The profits from our social-enterprise model channel into BSDA’s training centres, scholarship funds and enterprise projects—so each meal, each stay, each interaction becomes part of a wider circle of impact.
