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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION

(EPDO)

 

I.                   Introduction

 

1. Background: EPDO is a non-profit, non-governmental organization, established in early 1998.   

 

2. Objectives:           to improve the quality of living standards of the community, alleviation of poverty  and human resource development through formal and non-formal education including health care and sanitation and also education on the useful advantages of trees and natural resources.     

 

3. Counterparts/Partners:  UNDP/CARERE

 

4. Activities

           

·         To reduce improper wastes which pollute the environment around the house.

·         To alleviate poverty through a female buffalo credit program.  

·         Educate people about useful advantages of the trees and natural resources.

 

5. Location: 7 villages in Banteay Dey Commune and two villages in Sampoev Meas Commune,  Kandieng district, Pursat province.  

           

 

II.                The Activities Related to Mekong

 

Provide environmental education to people in order to change their waste disposal behavior into the  Stung Pursat (a tributary of Tonle Sap lake). The activity is done in order to reduce water pollution and clean up the environment of the river and around their houses.    

 

 

III.             Contact Details

 

  - Contact Person

: Prum Uth, Director

   - Address

: Peal Nhek II, Phteah Prey Commune, Sampoev Meas district, Pursat

  c/o UNDP/CARERE Pursat