NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) The NGOF is a membership organization that builds NGO cooperation and capacity, supporting NGO networks and other civil society organizations to engage in policy dialogue, debate and advocacy. Dear Readers, Welcome to the July–September 2025 edition of the NGO Forum on Cambodia’s Quarterly Newsletter! This quarter, NGOF continued to strengthen partnerships, promote inclusive governance, and advocate for environmental sustainability and social accountability....

On 10 October 2025, The NGO Forum on Cambodia, in partnership with HACC, TPO, and La Maison, successfully organized Regional and In-Country Dialogues at the Institut français du Cambodge (IFC). The event was generously funded by the French Embassy. With over 105 participants, the dialogue brought together including representatives from Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Ministry of Health, Regional guests, Grantees and NGO partners, LGBTIQ+ communities, Counselors and mental health professionals....

On 10 October 2025, NGO Forum on Cambodia, in collaboration with CAMASEAN, organized the Forum Theatre Dance performance at the Institut français du Cambodge (IFC), with funding support from the French Embassy. The event welcomed 105 participants from the public.   Objective To create a space for LGBTIQ+ individuals in Cambodia to express themselves and raise awareness of their rights through art and dialogue.   About the Performance “សាដូ (SADO)” was staged in the format of Forum Theatre...

On October 9, 2025, in Battambang Province, Mr. CHAN Vicheth, Program Manager at NGOF, participated in the National Workshop on Reviewing Progress and Accelerating Housing Implementation, organized by the General Department of Housing (GDH) under the Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction (MLMUPC). The event brought together 118 participants (17 women) from provincial departments, GDH leadership, civil society organizations, and development partners — including Habitat...

Promoting access to information in the Digital Age to enhance public participation, transparency, integrity, and accountability in Public Financial Management (PFM). Mr. Mar Sophal, Program Manager of the NGO Forum on Cambodia, said that public finance reform, including budget, revenue-expenditure, budget settlement and audit, has been widely implemented digitally. As the secretariat of the CSOs’ Budget Working Group (BWG), NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) has collaborated with the International...

Theme: “Ensuring Access to Environmental and Public Financial Information in the Digital Age” On October 8, 2025, NFO and the Access to Information Working Group (A21WG) co-hosted a full-day national workshop at Himawari Hotel, gathering over 240 participants from the government, National Assembly, development partners, civil society, private sector, media, and youth. The event focused on promoting transparency, integrity, and public participation through greater access to environmental and...

ASEAN For the Peoples Conference (AFPC) is the first region gathering conducted on 4-5 October 2025. AFPC is dedicated to amplifying civil society voices and fostering people-centered cooperation in Southeast Asia. Bringing together grassroots organizations, thought leaders, and policymakers, AFPC seeks to realize a truly people-centered ASEAN from the ground up — making the region more inclusive, responsive, and resilient. 30 key sessions touching on diverse themes relevant to key issues in...

On 8th April 2025, representative from the NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) as a member of Fair Finance Cambodia (FFC) coalition participated in a Consultation Workshop on Draft Cambodia Sustainable Finance Taxonomy co-organized by the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) and World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC). Mr. Mar Sophal, Acting Executive Director of the NGOF congratulates the NBC with the supports from the IFC in starting this good step. He raised several questions/inputs...

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Phnom Penh Friday, 4 April 2025 What a powerful gathering!  NGO Forum on Cambodia joined 70+ key players from civil society, government, private sector, UN agencies, and development partners to explore the path toward a fairer, more transparent, and accountable financial sector in Cambodia.   Our Representatives: Mr. MAR Sophal, Program Manager Mr. CHAN Vicheth, Program Manager   Organized by: International Finance Corporation (IFC) & the Association of Banks in Cambodia...

On Friday, 4th March 2025, the NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) team had an inspiring and fruitful meeting with the HEKS/EPER Cambodia team. Mr. SOEUNG Saroeun, Executive Director of NGOF, warmly welcomed Mr. NONG Sivouthan, Country Director of HEKS/EPER Cambodia, alongside Ms. SENG Tithkunthy, Program Coordinator, and Ms. Arabela Philipona, Thematic Advisor. The discussion centered on NGOF’s vision, mission, strategic priorities, and key achievements under the METRI framework. Together, both...

🌱🌍 Workshop: Preliminary Results from Regional Consultations for Inputs to Cambodia's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) Phase 3...

🌱🌍 សិក្ខាសាលា៖ ផ្សព្វផ្សាយលទ្ធផលបឋមពីការពិគ្រោះយោបល់តាមតំបន់ សម្រាប់ផែនការជាតិចូលរួមចំណែកឆ្លើយតបការប្រែប្រួលអាកាសធាតុ ដំណាក់កាលទី៣ (NDC...