News & Insights
Stay updated with the latest regulations, child protection policies, and stories of impact from the Cambodian non-profit sector.
2025 NGO Sector Report: Trends in Healthcare and Education Funding
Our annual data-driven look at where aid money went in 2025, revealing a massive pivot towards STEM education and a worrying gap in mental health.
Building a Healthier Nation: Lixin Group's Major Bet on Youth Sports & Culture
From the SEA Games to grassroots coaching, how Lixin Group is using sports to build national pride, while fostering cultural appreciation through global art exhibitions.
Sustainable Philanthropy: Moving Beyond the 'White Savior' Complex
Why empowering local leadership is the key to sustainable development and why the 'founder's syndrome' is holding the sector back.
From Concrete to Community: Chip Mong Group's Green Revolution
Why one of the country's largest industrial conglomerates is pivoting to solar power and carbon reduction in a massive way.
Empowering the Next Generation: Smart Axiata's Huge Investment in Digital Education
How Cambodia's leading telco is using its $3M+ annual CSR budget to give school dropouts a second chance and fund university dreams.
Red Flags: How to Spot 'Orphanage Scams' Online
A comprehensive guide for legitimate donors on how to spot digital fraud and poverty porn in online fundraising campaigns.
Community-Based Care vs. Institutionalization: The Shift in Strategy
Exploring the successful government pilot programs that are returning children from residential care institutions back to their families.
New Financial Transparency Laws for NGOs: A Guide for Donors
An in-depth analysis of the new Ministry regulations requiring detailed financial reporting, and what this means for strict donor accountability.
The Hidden Cost of Voluntourism: Why 'Hugging Orphans' Is Harmful
A critical investigative piece on the 'orphanage industrial complex' and how well-meaning volunteers inadvertently fuel child trafficking.
Spotlight: The Economic Impact of Vocational Training in Post-Pandemic Cambodia
Data-driven analysis on how quality vocational training programs are outperforming traditional university degrees in securing immediate employment for youth.
New Guidelines for Orphanage Visits: A Turning Point for Child Safety
The Ministry of Social Affairs releases strict new guidelines warning tourists against unannounced visits to orphanages, marking a major policy shift in child protection.