Cambodia

Country Profile

CRWRC has been working in Cambodia since July 24, 1996. Cambodia is a developing tropical country with 80% of its people living in the rural countryside. Average per capita income is about $2,000 per year, however, there is increasing disparity between urban and rural people. 57% of the labour force is engaged in agriculture on small holdings. Agriculture is very dependent on the monsoon rains and on irrigation from the Mekong River. In recent years the timing of the spring and fall monsoons has become more sporadic and unpredictable making the main rain fed rice growing more risky due to prolonged drought periods. As well erosion and flooding are becoming increasingly problematic and pose threats to the farming community.

CRWRC is responding to poverty in Cambodia by working in partnership with the Norwegian Mission Alliance (NMA), Tear Fund UK, local churches, small locally registered Non-government organizations and two local networks: the Christian Learning for Development Association and the Cambodia NGO’s Capacity building Network.

Fast Facts

Population: 14,701,717
Area Comparative: slightly smaller than Oklahoma
Literacy Rate: 73.6%
Life Expectancy: 62.6 years
Population below the poverty line: 31% (2007)
Gross Domestic Product per Capita: $2,000 (2008 est.)
Religions: Theravada Buddhist 95%, other 5%
Language: Khmer (official) 95%, French, English

(From the World Factbook. 
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CRWRC Partners in Cambodia

As of April, 20011, CRWRC has twelve partners in Cambodia:

1. Local Registered Non-government Organizations

• Love Cambodia – Currently working in 6 villages in Prey Veng province with 4 Community Organizer staff facilitating a 10 step community organizing process focused on integrated community development that focuses on agricultural production and food security, community health and environment, children’s education, income generation and savings groups, and peace and advocacy.
   
• Khmer Association for Development of Raising Animal (KADRA) – Currently working in 5 villages in Svay Rieng Province with 3 Community Organizer staff facilitating a 10 step community organizing process focused on integrated community development that focuses on 7 sectors: agriculture, health, children’s education, income generation, environment, community infrastructure and social justice.
   
• Community for Transformation (CFT) – Currently working in 10 villages in the province of Kompong Speu Province with 7 staff facilitating a 10 step community organizing process focused on integrated community development that focuses on agricultural production and food security, community health and environment, children’s education, income generation and savings groups, and peace and advocacy.
   
• Occupation and Rural Economic Development Association (OREDA) – Currently working in 4 villages in Kampot Province with 3 staff facilitating a 10 step community organizing process focused on integrated community development covering 7 sectors: agriculture, health, children’s education, income generation, environment, social justice and infrastructure development.
   
• Light New of Unity (LNU) – Currently working in 15 villages in Kompong Trapeak District of Prey Veng Province with 5 staff facilitating a 10 Step community organizing process focused on integrated community development with particular emphasis on peace and advocacy, gender equality, self help savings groups, health and environment.
  

2. Churches for Community Transformation (CCT)

• New Life Church (NLC) – Located in Khnung Village, Baty District, Province of Takeo. Currently working in 3 villages with 1 fulltime staff facilitating a 10 Step community organizing process focused on integrated community development covering agriculture, small business and savings groups for income generation, health and environment, and advocacy for peace and mitigation of domestic violence.
   
• Heritage of Christ Church (HCC) – located in Toul Khlong Village Odong District, Kompong Speu Province. Currently working in 4 villages with 1 fulltime staff facilitating a 10 Step community organizing process focused on integrated community development covering agriculture, small business and savings groups for income generation, health and environment, and social justice.
   
• NEHC – New Hope Church (NEHC) – located in Trapang Sdock Village, Somrong District, Province of Takeo. Currently working in 3 villages with 1 fulltime staff facilitating a 10 Step community organizing process focused on integrated community development covering agriculture, small business and savings groups for income generation, health and environment, and advocacy for peace and mitigation of domestic violence.
   
• Phal Dombaung Church [First Fruits Church] (PDC) – Located in Thmey Village Somraung District, Province of Takeo. Currently working in 6 villages with 1 fulltime staff facilitating a 10 Step community organizing process focused on integrated community development covering agriculture, small business and savings groups for income generation, social justice, and capacity building for church leaders.
   
• Kampong Phnom Church (KPC) – Located in Chhrouy Village, Leuk Deck District, Province of Kandal. Currently working in 2 villages with 1 parttime staff facilitating a 10 Step community organizing process focused on integrated community development covering food security, small business and savings groups for income generation, and health.

3. Strategic National Networks

• Christian Learning Circle for Development Association (CLCDA) – is an association of 23 churches and Christian Local NGOs from 10 provinces of Cambodia. The Association is run by an Administrative Board that oversees a fulltime Coordinator who works out of office space rented from CRWRC in Phnom Penh. The key focus is to help its members to be more effective in implementing integrated community development programs – all modeled after CRWRC’s 10 Step Community Organizing Process. Every 3 months CLCDA facilitates training for its members. The coordinator also provides needed support to members and recommends potential candidates for CRWRC partnerships. Currently, CLCDA, receives funding from its own member base and externally from Tear Fund UK via CRWRC-C.
   
• Cambodia NGO’s Capacity Building Network (CNCBN) – is an association of 12 local NGOs from 7 provinces of Cambodia. The Association is run by an Administrative Board that oversees the activities of a full-time coordinator. CNCBN rents office space from CRWRC is primary funding and organizational capacity building partner. Every 3 months CNCBN facilitates training for its members – sometimes in collaboration with CLCDA. The coordinator also provides needed support to members on a regular basis and arranges exchange visits among members.

CRWRC Office in Cambodia

CRWRC-Cambodia
#81A, Street 456
Toul Tompong
Chamkar Mon
Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia
PO Box 1175