APHIWAT SATREI

(AS)

 

I.                   Introduction

 

1. Background: AS is a local NGO which formed in May 1996 after Oxfam GB localised its activities in Battambang province. Oxfam GB began work in Battambang in 1991 with a variety programs aimed at the poorest communities (widows, returnees, handicapped, orphans, and refugees). AS now focuses on women development.

 

2. Objectives

 

·         To improve the living conditions of the people (poor farm household, domestic violence, poor children education).

·         To enable the Village development committees

·         To provide adequate training for the staff to enable them to manage their work efficiently and independently.   

 

3. Counterparts/Partners: Oxfam GB, Refugees International-Japan, CFDS, BFD, CEPA, CT, CMDC.

 

4. Activities: Credit, Rice Bank, Cow Bank, Health Education, Programme with poorest families, Social relief Fund, Saving, Education against domestic violence, Emergency, Environmental Education, Agriculture.

5.     Location: 3 villages in Peam Ek Commune, Ek Phnom District, Battambang.

 

 

II.                The Activities Related to Mekong

 

1.     Current Activities: AS is involved in environmental education, environmental health, health care, forest protection in and around catchment areas of the Tonle Sap tributaries, and agriculture development.

 

2.     Future Activities: Continue the current activities and expand to other villages around Tonle Sap that have no organization base, Especially in Ek Phnom district, Battambang province. 

 

 

III. Contact Details

 

  - Contact Person

: Tong Thavrin, Director

  - Address

: #258, St #3, Kompong Krabei, Svay Por, Battambang Town

  - Post

: c/o Oxfam GB

  - Fax/Phone

: (855-23) 720 928/720 036/360 653/952 433

  - E-mail

: oxfam@bigpond.com.kh