The 11 year 12 graduates from the Border built fences at a school, installed a playground and taught primary school children how to brush their teeth.

Sarah Parslow, 18, said the she had learnt a lot from the two-week trip.

“It was more than just short-term help, we looked at what could do that would help them into the future,” she said.

“We put money towards things that are going to last for years.”

Beau Anderson, 18, said a $2000 donation to deactivate landmines in the war torn country would also be positive.

Co-ordinator Cameron Roberts, who led the group with Bianca Robinson, said the trip had made a difference to many needy people.

“We’ve bought students back here who have a significantly different outlook on things,” he said.

“They’ve accomplished so much in two weeks and bonded really well.

“They’ve achieved a lot.”

It was the third trip to Cambodia conducted by the Rotary Club of Belvoir Wodonga, and Mr Roberts said another trip would be held next year.