The Starfish Project
Building Social enterprise supporting trafficking survivors through training
Based in Cambodia, the Starfish Project trains and employs survivors of trafficking to make bags and textiles; visitors support ethical shopping, tour the workshop and attend skills workshops.
How to Get to The Starfish Project #
The Starfish Project is based in Sihanoukville (Kampong Som) on Cambodia’s coast. You can reach Sihanoukville by intercity bus from Phnom Penh (about 4-5 hours) or by a short domestic flight into Sihanoukville Airport; from the town center a tuk‑tuk or short taxi ride will take you to the Starfish Project’s shop/office and nearby beaches.
Tips for Visiting The Starfish Project #
- Check opening hours and book craft or training workshops in advance - The Starfish Project runs scheduled training sessions and the shop can close for classes.
- Visit in the afternoon when staff and trainees are more likely to be available to talk about the social-enterprise programs and the provenance of products.
- If you want a deeper experience, contact them ahead about volunteering or attending a sewing/cooking class; purchases from the shop directly support the project's training work.
Best Time to Visit The Starfish Project #
For a calmer indoor visit, go on a weekday or during the shoulder/low season; expect more visitors in the November-February peak season.
Weather & Climate near The Starfish Project #
The Starfish Project's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 34°C. Heavy rainfall (3118 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 15 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
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March
March is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (321 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (506 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (614 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (511 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (475 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (288 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
