Ker's family, Mekong River, Phnom Penh. 2016.
Ker, 62, Mekong River, Phnom Penh. “My boat is my home … I have no choice. I want to live on land but I have no money. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer.” . Ker has lived on a boat all of his life. His family have 5 boats in total and they make a living fishing and trading at the local Kandal Market. . “It’s hard living on a boat, especially when it’s raining. We have to move around because the police tell us we can’t stay here. We don’t know why, but we have to move on nonetheless. Before we had no electricity, but we saved up to buy solar panels so we can use lights at night.” 2016.
Srey Neng, 27, Kandal Market, Phnom Penh. “I like my job - it put me through university.” Srey Neng has worked in her parents’ butchery for the last 7 years. During this time, she has also managed to complete an accounting degree, as well as learning Vietnamese to converse with Vietnamese customers. . “I would like to work in accounting, but at the moment my parents need me to help out in the shop.” 2016.
