About Us

Cambodian Health and Education for Community (CHEC) is a local NGO, which grew out from an HIV/AIDS Education project of Quaker Service Australia (QSA) since 2001. In late 2019, the organization changed its name from Cambodian HIV/AIDS Education and Care (CHEC) and re-registered again with the Ministry of Interior of the Royal Government of Cambodia.

CHEC has been a key contributor to the gradual reduction of HIV/AIDS transmission within Cambodia, through ongoing work to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS and how it is transmitted, and to reduce the stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS and help improve their quality of life. Over its 20-year history, CHEC has seen that community-driven responses to solutions are the most sustainable way to address social and health challenges. As a result, in the eight Districts in which CHEC is currently active, strong relationships have been built with the District Councils, Commune Councils, the District Health Management Committees, the Provincial Heath Departments, and local service providers. The organizations work together in planning and implementing programs with local communities. Additionally, CHEC has strong relationships with the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Ministry of Health, The National AIDS Authority and the National Centre for HIV/AIDS, Dermatology and STDs.