Bluesoup in Cambodia with Edukid

This October half-term, Emily Walton, Bluesoup’s Head of Digital, joined Edukid on an unforgettable trip to Cambodia.

Bluesoup donates 10% of its profits to Edukid, and this journey was not only a way to support the trip but also an opportunity to witness firsthand how those contributions make a real difference.

Here’s what Emily had to say…

“During my weeklong trip, I created some truly unforgettable experiences with the team from Edukid and all the young people I met along the way.

At the beginning of the week, we went to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields, which provided a sobering look into Cambodia’s past. These were followed up with workshops which helped to process the experience and understand the impacts on the country today.

We also met some of the rural communities supported by Edukid, which highlighted the profound difference educational funding can make.

One evening, I was honoured to meet a few of the university students who are funded by Bluesoup – we dined on frogs, beetles and crickets washed down with a green fanta! Rathana, in particular, blew me away – she works tirelessly in her community as an intern and teaching English, and then goes to university at the weekend, where she studies full-time. Her passion and commitment were so inspiring and it reinforced the value of Edukid’s work.

A final highlight for me was visiting the Angkor Wat temple at sunrise, which was completely breathtaking!

I am proud to be part of an organisation like Bluesoup who support Edukid in creating opportunities that empower and inspire communities and individuals. It was an experience that will stay with me for a lifetime.”

About Edukid

Edukid is a charity committed to empowering children in war-torn or disadvantaged communities through education. By partnering with organisations like Care for Cambodia, Edukid ensures funding is directed to where it’s needed most, creating sustainable change in local communities.