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Cambodia

As a key part of our Asia-Pacific focus, EWB Australia has worked with communities in Cambodia since 2005 to create positive social impact.
Population: 16 million
Capital City: Phnom Penh
Language: Khmer

Cambodia is a country continuing to work towards addressing its challenges. Whilst having benefited from three decades of relative stability after civil war and the 1970s genocidal rule of the Khmer Rouge, health and education remain important challenges and development priorities.

%

rural residents that have access to sources of improved drinking water (>90% in urban areas)

%

rural residents that have access to improved sanitation facilities (~80% in urban areas)

%

have access to and use safely-managed drinking water

%

have access to and use electricity

* Sources: World Health Organisation; Asian Development Bank

Our Work

EWB Australia works to improve the quality of life of people living and working in disadvantaged communities in Cambodia. Our work is impact-led, with a focus on positive, sustainable and long-term change. We do this within local communities, to ensure we build the capacity of the people who live and work in them. Through this approach, we have established long-term relationships with local organisations with whom we partner, to ensure the solutions developed are evidence-based, relevant and, importantly, approved by each community. 

In Cambodia, we work across a specific range of thematic programs, including Water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH), Education & TrainingEngineering Education, Inclusive Design and Clean Energy.

Our Impact

EWB Australia in Cambodia is currently engaged in a range of technical solution and sector & systems-strengthening projects.

    Our Team

    Key to this work are our in-country EWB Australia staff and our volunteer Field Professionals.

    Our Field Professionals are technical or thematic specialists who volunteer to work in-country to provide critical expertise, mentoring and capacity-building. These technical professionals are not only skilled in the development of appropriate systems and solutions, but also in community-led design and engagement. Our Field Professionals work alongside our in-country staff, or within our local partner organisations. Via this collaborative response, we enable and empower remote Cambodian communities to only tackle the issues that are relevant and of priority to their communities. 

     

    Many Dy
    Many Dy
    Country Manager
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    Prak Pin
    Prak Pin
    Technology Development Project Manager

    Pin has over 20 years’ experience in project implementation and management of humanitarian, water and sanitation and hygiene. He has extensive general WASH techniques and tools including PHAST, CLTS, WASH education, incorporate Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Preparedness in WASH.

    Ratha Kong
    Ratha Kong
    Senior Technology Development Lead

    From Cambodia, Ratha has over 6 years’ experience working in the WASH sector, especially urban and rural water supply in technical design and management. Ratha has been involved in numerous projects with organisations such as the World Bank, UNICEF, ADB and Australian Aid. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experiences with communities locally and overseas in countries such as Myanmar and the Philippines. Ratha holds an engineering degree in Water Resources and Rural Infrastructures from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia and a Masters of Business Administration from the National University of Management in Cambodia. Ratha’s hobbies include playing football, basketball, marathons and music.

    Mariny Chheang
    Mariny Chheang
    Technology Development Specialist

    Mariny holds a masterʼs degree in Environmental Engineering at Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) and a bachelorʼs degree in Water Resources Engineering and Rural Infrastructures at ITC (Cambodia). She has experience in working in water/ wastewater treatment, air pollution, and hydrology. As a Technology Development Specialist with EWB Australia in Cambodia, Mariny focuses on developing, trialling and delivering appropriate technology for communities in rural areas, to improve water in Sanitation in Challenging Environments and mobility.

    Chanrika Keo
    Chanrika Keo
    Program Support Officer

    Chanrika graduated in bio-engineering in 2019. She has been involved with EWB since 2018 through participating in the EWB internship program with ATEC Biodigesters. As an EWB alumni, Rika also attended the EWB design workshop and critical thinking course in 2019. With a passion for human-centred design skills and critical thinking, Rika volunteered to co-facilitate school outreach workshops and was a leader of the critical thinking team in 2019 and 2020. She always starts her mornings with 15 minutes of yoga; and the perfect weekend is spending the whole day with family in their home town, cooking and trying new dishes together – and playing with the dogs and kittens.

    Mengheang Hak
    Mengheang Hak
    Assistive Technology Officer

    Mengheang holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Institut Teknologi Bandung (Indonesia) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering from ITC. Mengheang is skilled in mechanical design, data analysis and simulation, producing prototypes and testing, and project management. In his role as the Assistive Technology Officer, Mengheang supports the analysis, concept designs, prototypes, trials, evaluation, and progress control of products for innovative technology solutions for people living with disabilities. In his spare time, Mengheang enjoys listening to music, reading, playing football and going for trips with his family.

    Oum Chenda
    Oum Chenda
    Finance Manager
    Chenda has over 7 years experience working in accounting and financial management for various international NGOs such as CARE International, Plan International and Swisscontact Cambodia. He also has 3 years experience working for a youth health program with the Reproductive Health Association of Cambodia. Chenda holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (majors in Accounting and Finance). Chenda is currently studying online for a Master Business Administration at Singapore Business School. He is passionate about learning and sharing about the impact of development technology on social media.
    Kong Din
    Kong Din
    Accounts Officer

    Based in Phnom Penh, Din holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the Royal University of Law and Economics. She has more than 10 years’ experience working as an accountant for local and international NGOs. Before she started with EWB in late 2022 as the Accounts Officer, Din worked for an International NGO, Swisscontact Cambodia, for nearly three years. She is excited to join EWB and continue her working in the NGO environment.

    Phoeurn Sreymom
    Phoeurn Sreymom
    Accountant

    Sreymom holds a Bachelor’s Degree of Accounting and has over 7 years’ experience working in accounting and finance management for local and international NGOs such as CARE International, Kampuchean Action for Promote Education (KAPE) and Cambodian Food and Service Workers’ Federation (CFSWF).

     

    Our Partners

    Our Cambodia programs are supported by the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP). Since 2005, EWB Australia has worked with over 14 partners in Cambodia and are currently working alongside:

    Other Programs

    Alongside our Community Program within Cambodia, EWB Australia facilitates a range of education, research and training programs for Australian students and professionals that aim to broaden awareness about the challenges in Cambodia and mobilise expertise to create even more opportunities for impact.

      Impact Stories

      Piloting handwashing stations in rural Cambodian schools 28 June, 2023 - Many school children in Cambodia do not have access to appropriate sanitation facilities, particularly in rural areas where a third of schools lack adequate hygiene facilities with soap and water. … read more
      Volunteering for ‘real-world work experience’ 22 December, 2022 - Volunteers are so important to EWB’s work. They dedicate time and effort to ensure the inclusion of those often left behind, drive climate action and advance the Sustainable Development Goals.… read more
      Sanitation solutions for hard ground environments in Cambodia 15 November, 2022 - Despite significant progress over the years to increase access to rural sanitation services, Cambodia continues to report the highest rate of open defecation in the region. In 2011, to address… read more