Humanity & Inclusion

Background

HI, founded in 1982 in Cambodia and working today in more than 60 countries, is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict, and disaster. HI works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

In Cambodia, 4 projects are currently implemented in Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham, Tboung Khmum, Takeo, Prey Veng, Siem Reap, and Kratie provinces.

• SHARE project comprises of two components:        
• Inclusive Education (IE) component: ensuring accessibility of inclusive education for people with disabilities in particular girls.
• Rehabilitation (REHAB) component: increasing access to quality rehabilitation services and strengthening referral with the health system.
• ATscale project: Strengthening government capacity in increasing access and improving management of Assistive Technology
• (AT) services in Cambodia.
• Development And Risk Management (DARM) project: supporting long-term development and risk management of the Cambodian Self-Help Demining Organization.
• Accessibility project: accessibility promotion for an Inclusive and Supportive Environment for All. The accessibility project promotes and disseminates the national accessibility guidelines, as well as disability inclusion.