Advancing disability inclusion in Cambodia
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Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services - Phase 2 (ACCESS 2)
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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...
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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...
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...
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...
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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…)
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...
Through the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2), we are working with both national and sub-national administrations to strive towards grounded policy and inclusive services delivery. (more…)