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Through its many programs, CKS seeks to expand knowledge and understanding of Cambodian history, culture, and society; foster collaboration between international and local Cambodian students, scholars, and institutions; support Cambodian higher education, and develop community education through youth and children's programs.
Clothing in Cambodia is one of the most important aspects of the culture. Cambodian fashion differs according to ethnic group and social class. Khmer people traditionally wear a checkered scarf called a Krama. The "krama" is what distinctly separates the Khmer (Cambodians) from their neighbors the Thai, the Vietnamese, and the Laotians.
Education in Cambodia is controlled by the state through the Ministry of Education in a national level and by the Department of Education at the provincial level. The Cambodian education system includes pre-school , primary , secondary education , higher education and non-formal education. [ 3 ]
A community wellness program is demonstrating the benefits of culturally sensitive mental health care for Cambodian Americans, a group that has struggled to benefit from mainstream services.
Public expenditure on education accounted for 2.6% of GDP in 2010, compared to 1.6% in 2007. The share going to tertiary education remained modest, at 0.38% of GDP or 15% of total expenditure, but it was growing. Despite this, Cambodia still ranked lowest in the region for the education dimension of the World Bank's Knowledge Economy Index. [1]
In 2000, Cambodian American families reported a median household income of $36,152. [18] A 2008 NYU study reported that 29.3% of the Cambodian American community lived under the poverty line. [19] That was higher than the American average of people living below the poverty line, which, in 2011, was recorded as 16% of all Americans. [20]
Asian Americans are a heterogeneous group. The racial class is composed of many different ethnicities and cultures. In addition to country of origin, individuals can differ in socioeconomic status, education level, immigration status, level of acculturation, and English proficiency. [6]
Traditional Cambodian medical practices are widely used in Cambodia. Even though health is among the Cambodian government's five most important issues, the healthcare system in the country is inadequate and people in more remote villages in the provinces have difficulty obtaining health care.