Dr. Kasem Kolnary, Executive Director
As Director of this organization for over 20 years, I have overseen and guided programs dedicated to improving the lives of people living with HIV, with a strong focus on reducing stigma and discrimination and promoting access to essential services. Our work also prioritizes the prevention of and response to gender-based violence, ensuring survivors receive protection, support, and opportunities for recovery. In parallel, we implement youth development initiatives that strengthen leadership, skills, and civic engagement among young people. Through evidence-based approaches and collaboration with partners and communities, the organization remains committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and sustainable social impact.
Collaboration
We believe that developing and maintaining strong, respectful, and mutual relationships with individuals, communities, partner organizations, donors, and other stakeholders with whom we work are the best result of cooperation and teamwork.
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Gender Equality
We believe everyone must have equal opportunities and derive equal benefits from development, regardless of gender, religion, indigenous status, or disability. Women and girls cannot be left behind.
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Equal participation
We believe all people should have a say in the matters that affect their lives, including and especially women, girls, and vulnerable groups.
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Commitment
We believe that all the resources that we invest would help reduce discrimination against vulnerable women and their children and contribute to the promotion of equal access and opportunities, free voice and choice in all decisions affecting them.
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Accountability
We believe we answer and are first accountable to women and girls in Cambodia. We also recognize the importance of answering to the government, our donors and each other.
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Our Values
Where we work
CHEC is currently operating in five different provinces across Cambodia, in eight districts. This accounts for over 566 villages, and 79 communes across the nation. These provinces, namely Prey Veng, Kampong Chhnang, Kampot, Kampong Cham and Kandal focus on youth, gender-based violence or community-based care, exclusively or combined. For instance, Kampong Cham implements projects targeting all three of the above, whereas Prey Veng only implements community-based care related projects.
Our current donors
Over the past year, your contributions have made it possible for us to reach women and children who are often left unheard, to strengthen community voices, and to bring forward solutions that create lasting change.
Our past donors
Over the past year, your contributions have made it possible for us to reach women and children who are often left unheard, to strengthen community voices, and to bring forward solutions that create lasting change.
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