Cambodia

Humanity & Inclusion’s work in Cambodia reduces preventable disabilities, improves access to high-quality health and rehabilitation services for people with disabilities, and promotes their social and economic independence. The organization also works to reduce armed violence.

HI has been working in Cambodia since 1982, at first under the umbrella of the 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 as well as individuals recovering from strokes or living with congenital disabilities who are coming to the rehabilitation center. To this end, HI is training staff and improving the center’s management system.

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

With funding from the U.S. government, HI supports mine clearance specialists from Cambodia Self-Help Demining (CSHD), a local mine action organization that participates in clearance efforts. Cambodia aims to be landmine-free by 2025.