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) ...
Bringing More Inclusive Services to Provincial Referral Hospitals
The Australian Government, through ACCESS 2, continues to strengthen healthcare where it matters most by supporting more accessible, inclusive, and compassionate services for people with disability and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) in Cambodia. In January 2026, the Australian Government, through ACCESS 2, supported provincial health systems to strengthen rehabilitation services. This included the provision of specialised physiotherapy equipment to Siem Reap Provincial Referral Hospital. Beyond infrastructure, this partnership continues to support One Stop Service Units (OSSUs) in Siem Reap, Ratanakiri,...
Fostering Inclusive Sub National Services Through Provincial Coordination Committee Collaboration
The Australian Government, through ACCESS 2, continues to strengthen collaboration with sub national authorities to improve the quality of services for people with disability, survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), and Indigenous communities. In January 2026, ACCESS 2 collaborated with the Provincial Administrations of Siem Reap, Ratanakiri, Kampong Cham, and Kampong Speu to host biannual Provincial Coordination Committee (PCC) meetings. These sessions brought together PCC members, including Organisations of People with Disabilities (OPDs) and Indigenous organisations, alongside Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), the...
ACCESS 2 strengthens Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning practice with Strategic Implementing Partners
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) is a core part of ACCESS 2 program management, supporting accountability, adaptive learning, and evidence-based reporting in line with DFAT MEL and Reporting Standards. On 16 to 17 December 2025, ACCESS 2 held a two-day MEL refresher training workshop at the Cambodiana Hotel in Phnom Penh for its Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), bringing together MEL and project management staff from ACCESS 2 and partner organisations. The workshop focused on practical ways to strengthen the quality and consistency...
ACCESS 2 supports 16 Days of Activism in sub-national levels
The 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence (GBV) is marked globally each year to call on everyone to take action to end violence against women and girls. This year’s global theme, “Unite to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”, highlights that violence can occur both offline and online, and that prevention and support must keep pace. During the campaign, the Australian Government, through the Australia Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services, Phase 2 (ACCESS 2), supported 16 days...