Child-Safe Traveler Guide – Oudom Sokhomal Private Wellness Retreat

At Oudom Sokhomal, we welcome travelers not only as guests, but as stewards of memory, dignity, and positive impact. This guide is offered with warmth and respect—to help you engage with children in ways that honor their safety, privacy, and cultural identity.

By practicing child-safe travel in Siem Reap, you help protect the spirit of sanctuary that our retreat aspires to offer.

Welcoming Children with Care

Whether children are part of your traveling party or members of the local community, we kindly ask that you:

• Treat all children with kindness, patience, and respect
• Avoid physical contact unless clearly invited or guided by a parent or host
• Refrain from offering gifts, money, or promises directly to children
• Follow the lead of local facilitators during village walks or cultural visits

Children are not tourist attractions—they are part of our living story and deserve to be seen with dignity, not curiosity.

Photography & Videography
To protect children’s dignity and privacy:

• Always ask permission before taking photos or videos of children
• Ensure consent is given by a parent, guardian, or designated host
• Avoid close-up portraits or emotionally charged imagery that may misrepresent context
• Not share images of children on social media or public platforms without written consent

Our team may gently intervene if photography or videography compromises child protection, cultural respect, or community comfort.

Staying with Children
If you are traveling with children:

• Ensure they are supervised at all times
• Help them understand and respect local customs and boundaries
• Let us know if they have special needs or sensitivities—we are here to support

We offer family-friendly spaces and experiences designed with care, so that children can feel safe, welcome, and at ease.

Children as Student Artists in Training
In some of our curated experiences, you may encounter children or youth who are:

• Student artists, apprentices, or performers participating in structured training programs
• Presenting their work as part of a guided, educational performance—not purely for entertainment, but as a meaningful step in their learning journey

These moments are offered with intention. Your presence provides a respectful audience that supports their growth, confidence, and cultural expression. We ask that you honor these young artists as learners and future leaders—not as spectacles.

If You See Something Concerning
If you witness behavior that may compromise a child’s safety or dignity:

• Please speak with a member of our team, or
• Contact the ChildSafe helpline for Siem Reap: T: +855 358 758
• Or reach Child Helpline Cambodia by calling 1280

We will respond with discretion, compassion, and in accordance with Cambodian law and international child protection standards.

A Shared Responsibility
Child safety is a shared responsibility. By traveling with awareness and humility, you help protect both the children you encounter and the future of our community.

Together, we can ensure that every interaction with a child—within the retreat and beyond—is grounded in respect, consent, and genuine care.