Cambodia

HI’s work in Cambodia aims to reduce preventable impairments, to improve access to high quality health and rehabilitation services for people with disabilities, and to promote their social and economic independence. The organization is also aiming to reduce armed violence.

HI has been working in Cambodia since 1982, however, between 1982 and 1986, HI worked under the umbrella of American Friend Service Committee. In 1987, HI started to operate under its own name. Today, HI is recognized in the country as a major disability actor.

Today, the organization continues to support the provincial rehabilitation center in Kampong Cham to ensure it provides quality rehabilitation services, including remote rehabilitation services, and to ensure the sustainability of the sector. There are more and more victims of road traffic injuries, people who had a stroke and congenital deficiencies who are coming at the rehabilitation centre. To this end, HI is training staff and improving the center’s management system.

HI focuses on access to rehabilitation, care for all, and early childhood development. The organization is also working to promote the economic inclusion of people with disabilities to reduce poverty and social exclusion in a sustainable way. The organization promotes participation of every citizen, including vulnerable people in local governance.

HI supports mine clearance specialists from the Cambodia Self-Help Demining association (CSHD), a Cambodian mine action organisation that participates in clearance efforts. Cambodia aims to be landmine-free by 2025.