Seeking External Support
Although SPF communities seek support from Government emergency services and relief organizations, such as the Cambodian Red Cross, many families are still forced to take loans to compensate for losses incurred in rice harvests. Some families have also turned to wage labor on plantations in order to generate income.
In response to rising health threats, which may be linked to climate change, such as malaria, dengue fever, diarrhea, and cholera (ADB 2009), Bunong communities have shifted from traditional medicinal practices to modern medical assistance