Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services - Phase 2 (ACCESS 2)

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4Aug-25

Strengthening Cambodia’s response to gender-based violence (GBV): snapshots from the 3rd ACCESS 2 Workstream meeting

Australia’s ACCESS 2 program is partnering with Cambodian ministries and local experts to make services for women affected by gender-based violence more inclusive, better-coordinated and easier to reach. A milestone gathering – 30 July 2025 The Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA) chaired the third GBV Workstream meeting, bringing provincial officials and ACCESS 2 partners together to review progress and align the next six-month workplan. Who was in the room: MoWA; Provincial Departments of Women’s Affairs (PDoWAs) in ACCESS 2 target provinces; the Ministries...
21Jul-25

Empowering Independence: Bringing Prosthetic and Orthotic Services Closer to Communities

With support from the Australian Government through ACCESS 2, Exceed Worldwide is transforming lives in northeastern Cambodia. Between 15–17 July 2025, Exceed organised Open Day sessions in Stung Treng, Ratanakiri, and Mondulkiri provinces, showcasing the Prosthetic and Orthotic (P&O) Services Unit at Kratie Provincial Referral Hospital, established in October 2024 through collaboration with the Provincial Health Department and ACCESS 2 funding. This initiative marks a major step in making essential rehabilitation services accessible locally. The sessions aimed to encourage early referrals...
10Apr-25

Celebrate Khmer New Year 2025 with the ACCESS 2 Family

Khmer New Year, known locally as Choul Chhnam Thmey, is one of Cambodia's most cherished celebrations. Taking place annually from 14 to 16 April, it symbolises renewal, gratitude, and the hope for prosperity and peace in the year ahead. During this vibrant period, Cambodian families reunite, engage in traditional activities, and visit significant cultural and spiritual sites, strengthening their bonds of family and community. (more…)
28Mar-25

ACCESS 2 Strengthens Physical Accessibility and Disability Inclusion in Cambodia

Physical accessibility is fundamental to ensuring persons with disabilities can fully participate in society and access essential public services, aligning with the global commitment to leave no one behind. Recognising this importance, the Australian Government, through the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) program, continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to promoting disability inclusion and social equity in Cambodia. In March 2025, ACCESS 2, in collaboration with the Disability Action Council Secretariat General (DAC-SG), successfully conducted refresher...
10Mar-25

Advancing Australia’s Commitment to GEDSI in Cambodia’s Commune Investment Programs

Australia, through the ACCESS 2 program, continues to champion the integration of Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) within Cambodia’s Commune Investment Programs (CIP). This initiative aligns with national strategies such as the National Action Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women (NAPVAW) and the National Disability Strategic Plan (NDSP), ensuring that individuals with disabilities and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) have improved access to inclusive, quality services. In collaboration with provincial administrations and with support from the Australian Government, ACCESS...
14Jan-25

Meet Ms. Yim Sotheara: Championing Disability Inclusion in Cambodia’s Health Sector

Today, we spotlight Ms. Yim Sotheara, a focal person in disability coordination. As a trained pharmacist and the Deputy Director of the Provincial Health Department in Kampong Speu, and Vice Chair of the Provincial Disability Action Council, Ms. Sotheara is at the forefront of transforming health services for persons with disabilities. In her role, Ms. Sotheara diligently strengthens health services for individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. She leads awareness sessions for health workers, aiming to foster inclusive and accessible...