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Australia’s Support for Prosthetic and Orthotic Services: Transforming Lives in Cambodia

The Australian Government, through the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services—Phase 2 (ACCESS 2), is committed to advancing inclusive services in Cambodia. ACCESS 2 collaborates with national and sub-national stakeholders, including Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), to enhance the quality and coordination of services for persons with disabilities and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). A key example of this partnership is with Exceed Worldwide, a UK-based NGO that has been working in Cambodia for more than 30 years to support physical...

Unlocking New Horizons: How the Australasian Aid Conference 2024 provides key lessons for the ACCESS 2 program in Cambodia

The Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) program recently proudly supported its Finance and Administration Officer, Ms Pon Sreyneath, to attend the Australasian Aid Conference (AAC) 2024, held from 3–5 December 2024 in Canberra, Australia. This annual conference, a gathering of over 400 professionals, researchers, and development practitioners, provided a unique platform to exchange ideas and discuss critical issues in international development. Themes included collaboration, local leadership, and innovative approaches to addressing global challenges. Participation in...

Enhancing Support for Persons with Disabilities: Key Progress and Lessons from the Second Disability Inclusion Workstream Meeting

The ACCESS 2 governance structure, part of Australia’s support framework, comprises a Steering Committee (ASC), three workstream working groups (Disability Inclusion, Rehabilitation, and Gender-Based Violence (GBV)), and Provincial Coordination Committees (PCCs). Each component plays a critical role in strengthening collaborative efforts between government and Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), supporting national and sub-national policy and planning processes, and improving the quality and coordination of services for persons with disabilities and survivors of GBV in ACCESS’s target provinces. The Second Disability Inclusion Workstream...

Australia Stands with Gender-Based Violence Survivors in Cambodia

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Advancing Support for Survivors: Key Achievements from the Second ACCESS 2 GBV Workstream Meeting

Phase 2 of the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services (ACCESS) program continues Australia’s flagship investment in promoting gender equality, disability inclusion, and rehabilitation in Cambodia. This ongoing partnership is driving significant progress toward the End of Investment Outcomes (EOIOs): (more…)

Second PCC Meeting in Kampong Speu: Enhancing Collaboration for ACCESS 2 Program Implementation at the Sub-National Level

Under the Australian Government’s support through the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) program, the Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) serves as a critical governance mechanism. Convened every six months in ACCESS 2's three target provinces, the PCC reviews achievements, addresses challenges, mitigates risks, and provides strategic guidance to align program implementation with provincial priorities. (more…)

Supporting Integrated Services for Gender-Based Violence Survivors

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Forging a Stronger Alliance: ACCESS 2, DFAT, and Abt Unite for Greater Impact

On 13 December 2024, the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) hosted a highly productive “Ways of Working” meeting. Attended by ACCESS 2 team members, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and key Abt Global Australia representatives, this meeting reinforced the commitment to a more cohesive, transparent, and effective partnership. The session focused on strengthening the day-to-day working relationship between DFAT, Abt Global Australia, and ACCESS 2. The teams jointly agreed on a refreshed...

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) 2024: A Collaborative Effort by ACCESS 2

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is a global campaign running annually from 25 November to 10 December, dedicated to the elimination of violence against women and girls. This year, the campaign emphasises the theme: “Cambodia’s Progress and Challenges in Ending Violence Against Women.” On 10 December 2024, the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services (ACCESS 2) program hosted an event to commemorate the campaign, aiming to deepen understanding among the team about how their collective efforts contribute...