Save The Mangroves of Cambodia
SUPPORT Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Partner Snapshot Partner Name: NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) Location: The Chrolong fishery community, the Preynop district, and the Sihanoukvile province (Cambodia) Appeal Category: Community Support and Development Ecotourism Reforestation Key Species: Mangrove Sea Dolphin Ell Challenges And Threats: Mangrove deforestation Land encroachment Wastewater pollution of the environment from near communities Actions: Capacity development Environmental site management and strategic planning Nursery management and tree planting Hospitality and ecotourism services The Challenge The coastal communities of Cambodia, located in a region abundant with natural resources and biodiversity, are facing significant environmental conservation challenges. Community leaders and local authorities lack the capacity to manage these areas effectively and illegal fishing and deforestation are prevalent, driven by the financial struggles many community members face. The community has very limited financial resources to support patrol efforts to protect its natural resources and biodiversity. Urgent Solutions Their urgent solutions include: Policies and Laws Influence (PALI): NGO Forum on Cambodia collaborates closely with citizens to gather their input on new laws and policies, and engages with policymakers to discuss key recommendations. The goal is to ensure that new bills and policies are inclusive and cause no harm to nature or society. Promoting Solidarity Actions for Community Harmonization and Sustainability (SACHAS): NGOF works with all stakeholders at the grassroots level to assess their capacity and resources, both natural and man-made. This initiative also provides capacity-building support and financial resources to help communities pursue sustainable development while protecting and conserving natural resources and biodiversity, locally and beyond. Strengthening Resilient, Innovative, and Transformative Institutions (RITI): NGOF supports grassroots and community-based organizations, along with civil society groups, to strengthen their capacity in organizational development, program design, resource mobilization, and advocacy. Once empowered, these organizations can effectively contribute at both policy and community levels, promoting natural resource and biodiversity conservation alongside long-term livelihood development. Why Your Donation Matters It is essential to strengthen NGO Forum on Cambodia’s capacity to manage and conserve natural resources and biodiversity. This will help protect and increase many populations of Cambodia’s endangered species. Additionally, the livelihoods of community members will improve through ecotourism activities and sustainable development. Mangroves absorb carbon and contribute to climate change resilience. By supporting this effort, you will play a key role in creating a lasting legacy for both nature and humanity. Partner Qualifications IUCN Member A distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Verified Partner One of Conservation Allies’ staff or trusted advisors has visited this organization and verified its work and impact. Legally Constituted This organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Top Accountability Our experienced team has rigorously reviewed the organization’s annual accounts. Learn More Effective Impact We recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. Conservation Action Heroes We recognize this Partner for their high level of engagement with the Conservation Allies team and their demonstration of a clear commitment to our collective mission of making a real difference and having a major impact on wildlife and communities where it is needed most.
NGO Forum on Cambodia
DONATE TO NGOF Verified for authenticity Learn More IMPACT PROMISE Our Partners are carefully selected due to their high conservation impact Appeal Snapshot Partner: NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) Location: Cambodia Category: Ecosystem Restoration Capacity Building and Training Government Policy Urgent Appeals: Save The Mangroves of Cambodia Date Founded: 1985 Website: Coming soon Partner Qualifications: IUCN MemberA distinguished Member of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. IUCN Members are each vetted and voted on based on an independent, rigorous assessment and external references. Learn More Legally ConstitutedThis organization is formally constituted and is a legally recognized non-profit in its country of origin. Effective ImpactWe recognize this Partner for their tremendous efforts to make a difference for wildlife and local communities, as well as welcome technical support from Conservation Allies to improve and scale up their impact. About NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) Since the mid-1980s, NGOF has demonstrated its ability to respond to the issues of greatest importance to its members and partners, and, most importantly, to support responsible and sustainable development in Cambodia that benefits all Cambodians. In its new strategic plan for 2024-2030, NGOF envisions a peaceful, inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable society and planet for all. Their priorities include: Inclusive and Green Growth for All: Key areas under this priority are cross-cutting development issues, transparent and accountable public financial management (PFM), fair and green finance, food sovereignty, agri-business, and free trade. Climate Change Resilience and Natural Resource Governance: Focus areas include climate change mitigation and adaptation, climate finance, biodiversity protection and restoration, land governance, water governance, forest governance, fishery management, and aquaculture management. Just energy transition and mining will also be explored during the strategic plan implementation process. Vibrant, Resilient, Innovative, and Impactful Civil Society: Key focuses under this priority include a) strengthening the internal governance and sustainability of NGOF and its members, b) enhancing civic space and creating an enabling environment for NGOF members and partners to engage with the government and other stakeholders on development issues, and c) promoting NGOF membership. NGOF works in partnership with its members, the government, development partners, the private sector, and the people. It is a member of many Technical Working Groups, representing and facilitating CSOs to provide input and engage with the government and development partners at the policy level. NGOF also serves as the secretariat for many CSO Working Groups, representing more than 200 local and international NGOs in addressing common issues. Their Challenges Cambodia is recognized as one of the most resource-rich and biodiverse countries in Asia. However, satellite data and research from various institutions indicate that it also has one of the highest rates of deforestation and species endangerment. Population growth has been significant, and most livelihoods depend on nature. While economic development, particularly in agriculture, agro-industries, mining, timber, and other natural resource extraction activities, has surged, it has led to widespread land grabbing and deforestation. These activities have had negative impacts on natural forests, biodiversity, and social relationships, causing conflicts within communities. Recently, Cambodia has experienced prolonged droughts, heatwaves, and flash floods, making it increasingly difficult for both wildlife and humans to survive. Their Approach As a membership-based organization, NGOF employs rights-based, nature-based, artistic, and multi-stakeholder approaches. Its key interventions are organized into three interconnected strategic activities: Policies and Laws Influence (PALI): NGOF collaborates closely with civil society and citizens to gather input on draft laws and policies. It engages with policymakers to discuss key recommendations, ensuring that bills and policies are inclusive and do not harm nature or society. Promote Solidarity Actions for Community Harmonization and Sustainability (SACHAS): NGOF partners with grassroots actors to assess their capacities and potential. This includes mapping natural and man-made resources, providing development and financial resources as seed funding, and supporting sustainable development and biodiversity protection within communities and beyond. Strengthening Resilient, Innovative, and Transformative Institutions (RITI): NGOF focuses on enhancing the capacity of grassroots and community-based organizations, as well as civil society organizations. This support includes organizational development, program development, resource mobilization, and advocacy. With strengthened capacities, these organizations can effectively contribute at both policy and community levels, promoting natural resource management, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable livelihood development. Why They Need Your Help Your support is crucial in enhancing the capacity to manage and conserve natural resources and biodiversity. With your contribution, endangered species will be protected and their populations increased. Community livelihoods will be improved through ecotourism activities, and mangroves will thrive, contributing to carbon absorption and climate change resilience. By becoming a key actor in this NGOF’s work as a supporter, you will play a significant role in building and leaving a lasting legacy for both nature and humanity.
