Youthlinc has been serving in Cambodia since 2011, building strong, local partnerships that ensure meaningful, high-impact experiences for our teams.
Our key partner, Sustainable Cambodia, is a nonprofit based in Pursat dedicated to helping rural villages achieve sustainability through infrastructure support, education, and professional development.
Cambodia’s needs stem from its painful past. In the late 1970s, the Khmer Rouge, led by Pol Pot, carried out a devastating genocide, killing 1.5–3 million people—nearly a quarter of the population—and leaving the country in ruins. Despite this tragedy, the Cambodian people have shown incredible resilience, working tirelessly to rebuild.
Beyond service, Youthlinc teams experience Cambodia’s rich culture—exploring Angkor Wat, hiking to waterfalls, and shopping in vibrant local markets.
Trip and Program Details
What's Included?
The Youthlinc Service Year is a 9-month transformative program focused on youth service learning and leadership development. This immersive program empowers young individuals to become lifelong humanitarians by making meaningful impacts on both local and international communities.
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9-Months of programming, monthly team meetings, local service and international travel support
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Round-trip international airfare is included from Salt Lake City, Utah (we are a Utah-based program).
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​All Meals and clean water while in Cambodia
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All Accommodations and Transportation
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Excursions to Angkor Wat, Killing Fields, and local waterfall hike.
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1 Day Elephant Sanctuary engagement and projects
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Emergency Medical and Evacuation Travel Insurance
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Travel Clinic consultation with The University of Utah Travel Clinic
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Medical Professional that traves with the team
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Trained Adult Team Leaders
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1:3 Ratio of students and adults
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Virtual Impact Modules
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Youthlinc Dashboard and Service Hour verification system
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Presidents Volunteer Service Award (currently on hold by current Presidential administration)
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Social Fundraising Platform
Basic Itinerary
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Depart SLC
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Travel Day
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Arrive Phnom Penh, Visit Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
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Opening Ceremonies in Pursat with Sustainable Cambodia
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Projects and Cultural Exchange
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Projects and Cultural Exchange
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Projects and Cultural Exchange
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Projects and Cultural Exchange
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Projects and Cultural Exchange
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Closing Ceremonies and Transfer to Siem Reap
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Elephant Sanctuary
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Explore Ankgor Wat
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Transfer from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh
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Depart Phnom Penh and Arrive back to SLC
Read about our 2025 projects
Construction projects focused on improving the school in the community. The community and the team worked together to construct a new girls school dormitory for the Kravanh Bright Future Center and Primary School. This new Dormitory supports girls who live in remote villages too far to travel for school daily. They now have safe accommodations and can remain in school until they graduate.
The team was instructed on and supervised by professional contractors who helped volunteers prepare the land, mix concrete, lay bricks, plaster, and paint walls.
Meet Our
In-Country Coordinator
Polin Phang- Sustainable Cambodia
I have earned to master degrees. Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Rural Development and Project Management (MRD+PM). I began my first career as a teacher, teaching English and computer tech. I have been working with Sustainable Cambodia for 20 years. I moved from position to position involving the leadership roles. I am now the Executive Director of Sustainable Cambodia. What I love most about engaging with our communities is seeing the lives of those we work with improve. I have had the honor to watched kids grow and develop from their registration day through graduation day. They are incredible inspiring!
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I am married with two children and when we aren't working in communities we are playing with our dog, watching movies and always trying to cut back on social media.
Sustainable Cambodia has been a Youthlinc Partner since 2010. At Sustainable Cambodia, we love that we share common goals to help others and create a better world.
Warm welcome to anyone traveling to Cambodia with Youthlinc from me and Sustainable Cambodia. We have made more friends from Utah, than anywhere in the world. Cambodia is always open to you! We look forward to working together hand in hand on projects and sharing our culture and getting to know you.
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Sustainable Cambodia's Mission: Create self sustaining communities through safe water program, income generation, primary healthcare and quality education/higher education for the kids.​​​​​​​​
Meet the 2026 Team Leaders
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