Cambodia
Universal Rights
NOVATED from World Assistance for Cambodia (WAFC) 2021-12258 to The Cambodia Media Project (CMP)
$270,000
To defend press freedom and freedom of information, and to provide independent news to Cambodian citizens. Project activities will include publishing a daily online Khmer-language newspaper to provide accurate and independent news and analysis that is not covered in mainstream Cambodian media and hosting a daily live talk show to debate issues facing Cambodia’s democracy and human rights.
Cambodia
Universal Rights
Promoting the Rule of Law and Fair Trial Rights Among Youth
$198,500
To protect fundamental freedoms and instill democratic ideals among the public. The organization will carry out a variety of advocacy and education programs on human rights, political reform, and civic participation in Cambodia. The organization will also carry out a series of activities to raise international awareness of the human rights situation in the country.
Cambodia
Universal Rights
Defending Press Freedom and Independent Media
$270,000
To defend press freedom and freedom of information, and to provide independent news to Cambodian citizens. Project activities will include publishing a daily online Khmer-language newspaper to provide accurate and independent news and analysis that is not covered in mainstream Cambodian media and hosting a daily live talk show to debate issues facing Cambodia’s democracy and human rights.
Cambodia
Universal Rights
Strengthening the Capacity of Youth Activists to Promote Democracy
$80,000
To enhance the capacity of young activists in Cambodia to advance democratic ideals and human rights. The organization will provide legal and media trainings and foster youth-led creation of digital media content to shed light on the state of democracy and human rights in their communities. The organization will also regularly convene emerging youth activists to strengthen solidarity, collaboration, and network building.
Cambodia
Citizen Participation and Inclusion
Encouraging Political Participation Among Youth
$115,000
To equip Cambodian youth with knowledge on democratic values and ideals, and to enhance their participation in local political processes. Project activities will aim to increase the participation of Cambodian youth in democratic discourse and processes, and provide capacity building trainings to improve their knowledge of democracy and human rights, as well as opportunities for youth to design and implement their advocacy projects at the local level.
Cambodia
Universal Rights
Promoting Democracy and Freedom of Expression in Cambodia
$177,740
To enhance access to independent news and information about human rights and democracy issues in Cambodia. The organization will produce multi-format, participatory radio programs that seek to provide timely news and analysis to the Cambodian public on key democratic issues in the country. The organization will also promote the importance of fact-based news by fact-checking articles submitted by the public and producing short articles or videos to explain the fact-checking process. Since its founding, the organization’s local partner has been a credible independent media institution in Cambodia covering issues such as human rights, good governance, electoral education, freedom of information, the environment, and the rule of law, particularly targeting underrepresented and vulnerable populations.
Cambodia
Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)
Protecting the Civic Space through Youth Economic Engagement and Women’s Business Advocacy
$360,564
To preserve civil society efforts to promote anti-corruption practices and better governance in local government procurement; to enhance youth civic participation in economic development issues at local and national levels; and to strengthen the institutional capacity of a women’s business association to better advocate for and amplify the voices of women entrepreneurs. The Center will work with local partners to engage youth in anti-corruption programs through public procurement monitoring, enhance youth activism on economic development, and support a local women’s business association to build capacity.
