Civil Society / NGOs

On 22 May 2025, the Child Rights Organizations issued a press release on the organization train Cambodian journalists on safeguarding and child-sensitive reportingWhile guidelines for ethical and child-sensitive reporting exist, many journalists may not be fully familiar with safeguarding principles, especially when covering complex and ...

On 30 April 2025, CamboJA issued a press release on Over 10 CSOs to host a joint conference commemorating World Press Freedom Day amid mounting challenges to media freedom in Cambodia.As Cambodia witnesses an alarming erosion of press freedom, over ten CSOs and networks working ...

On 5 March 2025, UNICEF Cambodia issued a press release on Cambodia, China and UNICEF partner to strengthen education, health and hygiene for Cambodia’s most vulnerable children.This support aims to fill critical gaps in the quality and accessibility of essential services for children, women and ...

Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) is excited to announce the opening of registration for a one-day training session on “Strengthening Informal Economies and SMEs in Cambodia through Open Data and Digital Literacy.” This free-of-charge training is specifically designed for participants in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, ...

On 25 October 2024, the representative of the Monk Community Forest (MCF), the Preahroka Forest Community (PFCN), the Prey Lang Community Network (PLCN), and the Cambodian Youth Network Association (CYN) released a joint statement in COP16 of the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity Diversity Cali, ...

The youth essay contest on “Indigenous Peoples and Natural Resources” is organized to express perspectives and reflections on the relationship of indigenous peoples with natural resources, land and climate change.Therefore, ODC would like to invite all youths, students, researchers, and youths to participate in this ...

Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) is pleased to announce the opening of registration for a two-full-day training session scheduled for 29-20 August 2024 in Phnom Penh. Data visualization in journalism training aims to equip journalists with the skills to integrate visual elements into their storytelling, ...

Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) is pleased to announce the call for application on Youth-Led Project 2024 (YLP24 – Phase 1). The program aims to strengthen the youths’ capacity for fundamental life and community development skills through various training and knowledge sharing as demonstrated during convening ...

Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) is pleased to announce the opening of registration for a full-day training session scheduled for 6 June 2024 in Siem Reap city, Siem Reap province. The training marks the implementation of the project “Strengthening Informal Economies and SMEs in Cambodia ...

Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) is pleased to announce a four-day Data Literacy Training on Social Accountability from 23-24 and 30-31 May 2024. This training is supported by USAID Cambodia through FHI 360.Interested candidates may register at: https://bit.ly/49NkXoZ?r=qrDeadline of application: 07 May 2024 ...

Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) is pleased to announce the opening of registration for a full-day training session scheduled for 3 May 2024 in Kampot City, Kampot Province. The training marks the implementation of the project “Strengthening Informal Economies and SMEs in Cambodia through Open ...

On 14 February 2024, 55 organizations, associations, unions, and communities issued a joint statement for withdrawing the complaint against Mr. Soeng Senkaruna, a senior staffer at the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC). The statement was made after the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) filed ...

The Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) is delighted to announce the opening of registration in a full-day training session scheduled for 22 February 2024 in Sen Monourom city, Mondulkiri province. This session marks the implementation of the project “Strengthening Informal Economies and SMEs in Cambodia ...

On 19 December 2023, Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Alliance (CIPA) issued a joint statement of indigenous community representatives of the Kingdom of Cambodia on concerns relating to the Environment and Natural Resources Code.A total of 189 representative of Indigenous communities including 44 women convened at the ...

Open Development Cambodia Organization (ODC) is excited to announce a full-day training session set on 22 December 2023, in Phnom Penh. The session touches on the business registration process, digital literacy, and digital security, targeting informal economies and SMEs, including women and indigenous peoples, and ...

On 17 November 2023, UNICEF issued a press release on children and youth advocate for child rights and climate actions on World Children’s Day in Cambodia.Children, youth people, authorities, celebrities, civil society organizations, and development partners from all sectors in Cambodia come together to begin ...

On 7 September 2023, IDE release the press release on Solid Waste Management Market Assessment in Rural Cambodia Reveals Urgent Need for Waste Collection Services.The finding showed there is evidence of an existing demand for improved SWM services among rural communities. The study has shown ...

On 7 September 2023, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), the Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC), and the Solidarity Center announced the release of the 2022 Annual Report of the Cambodia Fundamental Freedoms Monitor produced by the Fundamental Freedoms Monitoring Project (FFMP).The ...

On 14 August 2023, Open Development Cambodia (ODC) announced for data visualization in journalism training.The purpose of data visualization in journalism training is to equip journalists with the skills to integrate visual elements into their storytelling, enabling them to convey information, engage audiences, and unveil ...

On 02 August 2023, The United Nations has issued a press release regarding UN special rapporteur’s statement addressing Cambodia’s 2023 national election on their official website.According to the press release, UN special rapporteur express their concerns and remind the new Cambodia’s government to abide by ...

On 02 August 2023, Open Development Cambodia(ODC) has issued an announcement relating to data story grant for journalists under the topic of social accountability. The story grant competition is under the collaboration with Internews through the Innovation for Social Accountability in Cambodia (ISAC) project. According to ...

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) is delighted to announce a Geographic Information System (GIS) Workshop: Fundamentals of QGIS. This workshop aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge on geographic information system and using open-source GIS platform (QGIS) for data collection, data management and mapping.For registration: https://bit.ly/43eJOOZRegistration deadline: ...

On 13 June 2023, a Group of Civil Society Organizations issued a petition in support of the initiative to amend the election law to reform the right to stand for election.Civil Society Groups call for full support for initiative to amend the election law to ...

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) is pleased to announce a four-day Data Literacy Training on Social Accountability from 22-23 and 29-30 June 2023. This training is supported by USAID Cambodia through FHI 360.Interested candidates may register at: https://forms.gle/EDDh2mRsZUk4wQks7Deadline of application: 16 June 2023 ...