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Ms. Bunthor (center) took part in the solar rooftop operation and maintenance training organized by I.M.B Cambodia in Koah Snaeng village. ©Touch Chanthan/MVi

Empowering Women in Energy Through Capacity Building on Solar Rooftop Operations and Maintenance

Kaoh Snaeng, a village on a small island in Stung Treng province, face significant challenges in accessing energy sources and connecting to the national grid. With a population of 270 households, the…

Vannak visiting community program participants including Ms Boukhamtong, who is a former community researcher trained by CEPA. She has since become the District Councillor and continues to advocate for best-practice water governance. ©Patrick Moran

Male Champions for Promoting Women’s Leadership in Water Resource Governance

“Promoting women’s leadership in water governance is crucial for challenging gender norms, accessing power, creating safe spaces, addressing bias, serving as role models, and fostering collaboration…

Persons living with disabilities & elderly community members performed “Mother,” shedding light on the challenges faced by vulnerable groups.

Community Voice! “Mother“

The first performance of ‘Mother,’ a new play developed and performed by people with disabilities and elderly community members in collaboration with Lakhorn Kumnit Organization (LKO) and community…

Rady Sa and her team filming the life of her community to raise awareness about gnder-based violence. ©Bophana Center

A story of Rady

Text by: Bophana CenterRady Sa, 24, is a Tampuan indigenous woman from Ratanakri province in northeastern Cambodia experience a transformation in life. She graduated from high school in 2017. In 2022…

From Left: Ms. Sophoan Phean, Oxfam National Director, H.E. Dr. Sophanarith Heng, Deputy Director of NSSF and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, and Mr. Chamrouen Ung, Executive Director at ThmeyThmey during an interview with the media.

Recognizing Excellence in Social Security Journalism: NSSF Best Reporter Awards

From Left: Ms. Sophoan Phean, Oxfam National Director, H.E. Dr. Sophanarith Heng, Deputy Director of NSSF and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training, and Mr. Chamrouen Ung,…

Consultation workshop with CSOs on National Authority Alternative Dispute Resolution. ©MoJ

New Royal Decree for Efficient Conflict Resolution

Text by: Asisah ManThe Royal Degree on “The establishment, organization, and functioning of the National Authority for Alternative Dispute Resolution” came into effect on 2 November 2023 to expedite…

Sophoan Phean, National Director of Oxfam, during her remarks in the launching of a new project called CREFA

Oxfam Launch New Climate Resilience Project

Oxfam, in collaboration with a consortium of nine organizations, is pleased to announce the launch of a significant project called "Climate Resilience for All" (CREFA) today in Siem Reap province.…

Chhong Chhenghun, studying with his fifth-grade classmates at Kampong Plouk Primary School, Siem Reap province, Cambodia.

The remedial class helps Chhong Chheng Hun become an excellent student

It’s 9 o’clock in the morning. The bell rings and the students come out of the classroom to enjoy playing on the playground before it is completely covered by flood waters from September to February…

Students riding school boat back home after schooling at Kbal Taol Primary School

Keeping Children in School, Even When the Lake Rises: The Story of the Mobile Floating School

The lack of access to education during the rainy season is a major problem for the children of Kbal Taol Primary School, who are already at a disadvantage due to its remote location. There are a few…

Chea Saren leads the fishery committee in Prek Toal and is an ardent defender of the flooded forest. “Cambodia has a lot of natural resources,” he says. “If we can keep it beautiful, and protect the flooded forest, we will survive.”

Changing Climate, Changing Lives

HOW CAN FISHING COMMUNITIES ON CAMBODIA’S TONLE SAP LAKE COPE WITH CHANGING RAINFALL PATTERNS, LOWER WATER LEVELS, AND DEFORESTATION?If you want to see the forest outside Prek Toal in July, it’s best…