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Disability Inclusion Workstream Workplan Gathers Key Inputs to Improve Disability Services

The Australia–Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) Disability Inclusion (DI) Workstream, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (MoSVY), the Disability Action Council (DAC), and other stakeholders, is advancing disability identification and support, strengthening Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and improving sub-national planning. These efforts align with policies of the Royal Government of Cambodia including the 3rd National Disability Strategic Plan, with support from the Australian Government. Priority areas...

Annual Workstream Workshop: Gathering Inputs to Strengthen Rehabilitation Services in the Health System

In close partnership with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), the ACCESS 2 Rehabilitation Workstream has made significant progress in recent years. including integrating rehabilitation into MoH policies and expanding hospital-based services nationwide such as prosthetics and orthotics, assistive devices, physiotherapy, and speech therapy. Building on these gains, the Year 4 Annual Work Plan (July 2026–June 2027) focuses on strengthening sustainable financing mechanisms and developing a skilled rehabilitation workforce. It aligns with Royal Government of Cambodia priorities,...

ACCESS 2 Supports Microsoft 365 Implementation at the Ministry of Women’s Affairs

On 12 May 2026, the ACCESS 2 technical team delivered a training session on establishing a data management system for officials from the Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA), specifically the Legal Protection Department. Previously, ACCESS 2 had extended similar support to the Provincial Departments of Women’s Affairs (PDoWA) across its target provinces (Siem Reap, Kampong Cham, Kampong Speu, and Ratanakiri). The training aimed to strengthen document management and storage related to gender-based violence (GBV) knowledge. It focused on reducing the risk...

Training of Trainers on GEDSI Strengthens Facilitation Skills and Inclusive Practice

On 7 and 8 April 2026, the ACCESS 2 program, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women's Affairs (MoWA), conducted a two-day Training of Trainers on Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) in Phnom Penh. The training brought together master trainers from MoWA, Provincial Departments of Women's Affairs (PDoWA), and Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), with the objective of deepening their understanding of GEDSI concepts, strengthening the practical integration of GEDSI into program activities, and enhancing facilitation skills using the...

Happy Khmer New Year!

Celebrate Khmer New Year 2026 with the ACCESS 2 Family

Soursdey Chnam Thmey! Happy Khmer New Year! Every April from 14–16, Cambodian people celebrate Khmer New Year with family, friends, and loved ones, including visits to tourist destinations across the country. This year is no exception. On 3 April 2026, the ACCESS 2 family gathered at our office to celebrate this special occasion together. We invited a monk to bless us with prosperity, peace, and joy as part of our traditional Khmer New Year blessing ceremony. We were honoured to receive heartfelt blessings...

Strengthening Sub National Leadership for Inclusive Local Development

From 11 to 13 March 2026, ACCESS 2 brought together provincial leaders and partners in Kampot for a three-day capacity development training focused on strengthening sub-national leadership for inclusive local development. Supported by the Australian Government, the training responded to recommendations from recent Provincial Coordination Committee meetings and aimed to strengthen the practical skills needed to translate policy commitments into effective local action. The training engaged senior officials and Provincial Coordination Committee members from Kampong Cham, Siem Reap, Kampong Speu and...

Strengthening Sub National GBV Mechanisms to Improve Quality Services

On 26–27 February 2026, the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, with funding from the Australian Government and in collaboration with UNFPA, convened a two-day annual reflection workshop in Kampot province to review progress in strengthening sub national mechanisms responding to Gender Based Violence (GBV). The workshop brought together representatives from eight provinces, including Kampong Cham, Tboung Khmum, Siem Reap, Preah Vihear, Ratanakiri, Stung Treng, Kampong Speu and Preah Sihanouk. Participants reflected on the implementation of the GBV Response Working Groups and the...

Bringing Key Stakeholders Together to Strengthen Inclusive Services in Cambodia

In February 2026, national and subnational stakeholders gathered in Phnom Penh for the six-monthly coordination meetings across the Gender Based Violence, Disability Inclusion and Rehabilitation workstreams. The meetings were supported by the Australian Government. Representatives from the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Disability Action Council, Sub National Administrations, Strategic Implementing Partners and Organisations of Persons with Disabilities came together to review progress from July to December 2025 and...