Cambodian Socio-Economic Development

and Democracy Association (CSDA)

Contact Details

Mr. Sok Sarun

Executive Director

Mobile Phone : (855) 12 835 931

Office Phone : (855) 54 710 056

E-mail address : csda@forum.org.kh

Address: National RD 5, Group 26, O’ambel village, O’ambel commune, Serisophoan District,

Banteay Meanchey Province

Background

CSDA was established in Banteay Meanchey province in 1997, and officially registered with the

Ministry of the Interior the following year. CSDA was established by 10 Cambodians with

experience in agriculture, micro-finance, human health, animal health, community development.

CSDA has assisted the poor in 42 villages, five communes, two Operational Districts (Preah Net

Preah and Thmor Pourk) and three health centers. The project activities focus on PLHIV, OVC,

married couples and youths.

Vision

Empowerment for socio-economic development and democracy.

Mission Statement

To contribute and work toward poverty alleviation, justice and economic development

Human Resources

28 full-time staff (five of which are supported by Khana), eight part-time, 28 part time volunteers

(of which 13 are supported through KHANA)

Sources of Funding

• USAID through KHANA

• WFP through KHANA

• ADB/JFPR through CARE Cambodia : Community Development

• DIAKONIA Cow bank and credit and Human Rights and HIV and AIDS Home Base Care

• ICCO: Credit , Cow bank and Human Rights Project

• STAR Kampuchea: Community Forestry Project

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Program

Projects Funded through KHANA:

• CSDA has three home care teams (one supported by Khana). CSDA conducts home visits to

PLHIV, OVC and home care givers provide education and training during these home visits on

issues of discrimination, information on HIV and AIDS, condom use and negotiation skills and

social support. The project activities include education on prevention, support, and negation

skills.

• Community awareness events such as World AIDS Day and Candle Light Memorial Day

events,

• Food support to PLHIV and OVC

Other Projects:

• Integrated rural community development working with the poor and poorest, the elderly, youth,

children, widows/widowers and people living with handicaps. Providing cow banks, saving and

credit projects, rice banks, community forestry and human rights/democracy and peace building

activities. The coverage area comprises 86 target villages, 13 communes and four districts of

Banteay Meanchey province.