Cambodia

Having gone through civil wars and social unrest for almost three decades since 1970s, Cambodia is now a place in Southeast Asia. Genocidal regime under the Khmer Rouge has significantly destroyed almost all aspects of Cambodian society and its infrastructures. Although war has ended and complete peace has arrived more than 10 years ago, violence in society still remains, leaving large sections of population suffered. Weaknesses of social structure, politically affiliated and corrupt judicial systems, poor law enforcement, culture of impunity, forced eviction, land grabbing, and inefficiency of government agencies result in a variety of serious social issues in Cambodia. In addition, child exploitation, human rights violations, climate change, environmental and biodiversity destruction, migration, human trafficking, gender-based violence and poverty are some of the most pressing issues faced by a large proportion of Cambodian people especially the poor and marginalized groups.

Since early 1990s, terre des hommes Germany began supporting local non-governmental organisations addressing some of these problems and their root causes. Cambodian partner organisations of terre des hommes are involved in the following work:

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