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Workshops and Wheels is a new project that was in start-up phase when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. The purpose of the project is to support tuk-tuk drivers living with disabilities and their familes. Worlshops and Wheels is not a tour company, it is a group of independent tuk tuk drivers working collaboratively to help you discover the rich and diverse local culture of Cambodia.
If you are visiting Siem Reap and wondering what to see and do during your stay besides visiting the famous temples we can assist you!
Many organisations in and around Siem Reap offer workshop tours where you can watch and interact with local artisans at work or participate in hands-on workshops where you can create your own products. For example; Handmade paper making, jewellery making, to name just a few. But finding organisations that offer workshops and how to get there can be time-consuimg and frustrating for many tourists.
If you are visiting Siem Reap and wondering what to see and do during your stay besides visiting the famous temples we can assist you!
Many organisations in and around Siem Reap offer workshop tours where you can watch and interact with local artisans at work or participate in hands-on workshops where you can create your own products. For example; Handmade paper making, jewellery making, to name just a few. But finding organisations that offer workshops and how to get there can be time-consuimg and frustrating for many tourists.
Tuk Tuk Drivers
We are all independent tuk tuk drivers who have a physical disability due to a birth defect, illness or accident (landmine, traffic, industrial). We grew up in poverty and this is still a daily concern for us. However, we are are a community of strong, capable, and fun-loving people who want to earn a fair-wage to enable us to feed our families and educate our children.
About Zaki
Zaki was born in Siem Reap Province and is married with 2 children, a boy and a girl. He was born with a missing forearm/hand. Zaki started his own tuk-tuk driver business in 2012 and he is a certified tour guide. Before starting his business he worked as a tour guide at the floating villages. Zaki enjoys playing tennis and his dream is to work in an office. Facebook: Zaki Angkorwat About DY
Dy was born in Siem Reap and is a widow with 1 daughter. He lost an arm in a landmine accident when he was 21 years old. Dy has been running his own tuk tuk business since 2016. Before starting his business he worked for a moto taxi service. Dy enjoys playing volleyball and his dream is to farm on his own land. Facebook: Dy Kulen Vertical Divider
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About Jhonny
Jhonny was born in Kampong Cham Province and now lives in Siem Reap. He is divorced and has 2 children, a girl, 11 years and a boy, 5 years old. Jhonny is blind in one eye as a result of a tractor accident. Jhonny started his own tuk-tuk driver business in 2012. Before starting his business he worked as a Thai language translator. Jhonny loves playing sport and his dream is to become a qualified tour guide. Facebook: Chea Jhonny About SAM
Sam was born in Siem Reap Province and he is married with 4 children. He lost a leg in a landmine accident in 1991. Sam started his own tuk-tuk driver business in 2005. Before starting his business he was in the police force. Sam enjoys playing tennis and his dream is to farm on his own land. Vertical Divider
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About Bik
Bik was born in Siem Reap and is married with 1 child. He lost a leg in a landmine accident. Bik has been running his own tuk tuk business since 2005. Before starting his business he worked at the War Museum. Bik likes exercising and his dream is to work in an office. Facebook: Biks's Tuk Tuk & Bik Hour |
Sample Trips
Details coming soon... in the meantime have a look at the Genevieve's Fair Trade Village workshops.