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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...

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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 Self Care for GBV Frontline Service Providers

On 18–19 March 2025, the ACCESS 2 program delivered a Self‑Care Training Course for frontline service providers. Participants included representatives from the Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA), Provincial Departments of Women’s Affairs in ACCESS 2 target provinces, and Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs) supporting survivors of gender‑based violence (GBV) and women with disabilities. Strengthening self‑care contributes to ACCESS 2’s end of investment outcome to improve the quality and sustainability of GBV services delivery. Prioritising the wellbeing of service providers is both a...

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...

Empowering Women and Girls: ACCESS 2 Marks International Women’s Day 2026

ACCESS 2 marked International Women’s Day 2026 by bringing staff together to reflect on the rights of women and girls, the importance of gender equality, and the role each of us can play in advancing inclusion and justice in our daily work. The celebration aligned closely with the program’s commitment to improving services for survivors of gender-based violence and persons with disabilities across Cambodia. This year’s global International Women’s Day theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,” provided an...

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...

Partnering with Sub-National Administrations to Strengthen Rehabilitation Services in Cambodia’s Health System

The Australian Government, through ACCESS 2, continues to support efforts to strengthen rehabilitation services within Cambodia’s health system. On 22 January 2026, OIC Cambodia, together with the Kratie Provincial Administration and provincial health sector, officially inaugurated Speech Therapy services at the Provincial Referral Hospital in Kratie. The event marked the formal establishment of a Communication and Language Support Room, helping to expand access to communication and language support at provincial level. The initiative aims to promote the availability of Speech Therapy services...

ACCESS 2 Annual Team Building: Strengthening Teamwork and Collaboration

The third annual ACCESS 2 team building retreat, held from 28 to 30 January 2026 in Kampot and Kep, brought together staff from the head office and sub national levels to strengthen collaboration, deepen engagement, and support effective delivery of program outcomes. Team spirit and capacity strengthening The retreat featured engaging activities designed to enhance team cohesion and reinforce key program knowledge, including: reviewing ACCESS 2 goals, achievements and lessons learned refresher training on Safeguarding, Gender Equality, Disability and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) ...