Advancing disability inclusion in Cambodia
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ACCESS 2 Provincial Administrative Offices Go Live: Enhancing Sub-National Support for an Inclusive Society in Cambodia
With the support of the Australian Government, the ACCESS 2 program continues to be a cornerstone in Australia’s bilateral investment in gender-based violence (GBV) prevention, disability inclusion, and rehabilitation in Cambodia. Through strengthened collaboration with national and sub-national governments, civil society, non-government organisations (NGOs), Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and Indigenous communities, ACCESS 2 aims to ensure that persons with disabilities and survivors of GBV have improved access to essential services. Expanding Provincial Reach for Greater Impact ACCESS 2 operates in...
Australia supports indigenous communities with GBV services and inclusive development.
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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...