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VOLUNTEER CAMBODIA DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY

(VCDC)

 

I.                   Introduction

 

1. Background : VCDC is a local NGO which formed in 1993.

 

2. Objectives

·         To take part in the reconstruction of the country and to assist in restoring economic processes amongst poor people.

·         To assist all Khmer communities to have upward mobility for proper education and capabilities to work towards improved standards of living.

·         To help improve the living condition of villagers through cooperation, solidarity, self-help and mutual assistance.

·         To increase upward mobility for vocational skills especially for rural vulnerable populations.

·         To build cooperation between all communities so as to create and strengthen friendly relations.

3. Counterparts/Partners: ECCO (Netherlands), ICMC, and many Battambang NGOs.

 

4. Activities: Cow bank, Credit, Rice bank, Plant nursery and Health

 

5. Location:  7 villages in Sangke District, Battambang, Kos Kralav and Banan district in Battambang   Province.

 

 

II.                Activities Related to Mekong

 

VCDC plans to begin an environment program that will address problems of deforestation, sanitation, and pollution of the Sangke River, the tributary of Tonle Sap Lake.

 

 

III.             Contact Details

 

    - Contact person            : Nhiensiv Samkanpisit, Country Director

    - Address                      : Road No. 5, Group 7, Rumchek 4 Village, Ratanak Commune,   Svay Por District, Battambang.

    - Mail Add                     : c/o Khemara, Mittapheap Village, Russey Keo District, Phnom Penh

    - Fax/Phone                  : (855) 023 217 817/053 952 434

    - Mobile                        : 012 867 478

    - E-mail     : vcdc@forum.org.kh