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
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To improve the living conditions of the people (poor farm household,
domestic violence, poor children education).
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To enable the Village development committees
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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.
- 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 |