Our partnership with Cambodia is one with people at its centre.
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When communities face economic shocks, strong social protection systems matter.
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Empowering Local Leadership for Inclusive Action across Cambodia
Local governance and social inclusion go hand-in-hand. After conducting Training of Trainers on Personal Skills Development to Provincial Coordination Committees (PCCs) of the target provinces (Siem Reap, Kampong Speu, Kampong Cham and Ratanakiri) in Kampot in March 2026. most participants have become the Provincial Trainers for their province. These trainers are cascading practical skills in leadership, coordination, negotiation, and coordination to provincial and district officials, supporting sustainable capacity development and inclusive local governance. During the past months, with continued support from the...
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Strengthening Rehabilitation as an Essential Health Service in Cambodia
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Collaborative Efforts Strengthen Year Four Planning for GBV Response
On 23 June 2026, the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Workstream under the Australia–Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services (ACCESS 2) program convened a collaborative planning workshop to develop the GBV Annual Work Plan 2026–27. The workshop brought together representatives from the Ministry of Women’s Affairs (MoWA), Provincial Departments of Women’s Affairs (PDoWAs), Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), and ACCESS 2 to review progress, share lessons learned, and align priorities for program’s upcoming fourth Year. ACCESS 2, supported by the Australian Government, has worked closely...
ACCESS 2 Celebrates Pride Month 2026: Gender Identity and Diversity
This June, the Australia–Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) proudly celebrated Pride Month 2026 to highlights the importance of inclusion and advocacy for the most marginalised members of the LGBTQI+ community, while encouraging collective action towards a more equitable and inclusive society. Celebrating Pride Month has become an annual tradition for the ACCESS 2 team, reflecting our ongoing commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. On 15 June 2026, the ACCESS 2 team came together to celebrate...
Conclusion of Contributions to ICRC and the PRCs in Kampong Speu and Battambang
With support from the Australian Government through the Australia-Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS2) Program, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, physical rehabilitation services have been successfully delivered at the Battambang and Kampong Speu Physical Rehabilitation Centres (PRCs). In addition to improving access to quality rehabilitation services, the program has also contributed to strengthening coordination and referral systems between PRCs and healthcare facilities. On 9...
ACCESS 2 Steering Committee Field Visit Highlights Sub-National Leadership and Community Challenges
Effective service delivery at the sub-national level is critical to ensuring that national policies and workplans truly serve survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and persons with disabilities. To observe this service delivery in action through sub-national coordination and local ownership, senior members of the ACCESS 2 Steering Committee (ASC) and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) conducted a field visit to Kampong Speu Province on 2 June 2026. The visit allowed senior leaders to witness true activities and...
Disability Inclusion Workstream Workplan Gathers Key Inputs to Improve Disability Services
The Australia–Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services – Phase 2 (ACCESS 2) Disability Inclusion (DI) Workstream, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation (MoSVY), the Disability Action Council (DAC), and other stakeholders, is advancing disability identification and support, strengthening Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), and improving sub-national planning. These efforts align with policies of the Royal Government of Cambodia including the 3rd National Disability Strategic Plan, with support from the Australian Government. Priority areas...