V U L N E R A B I L I T Y & I L L I T E R A C Y R E D U C T I O N
Population 900,000
Poverty Rate 45%
| about us |
V I R is an independent NGO working with the poorest families in the Siem Reap province of Cambodia. VIR conducts projects to improve literacy and public health and protect human rights. With this assistance, vulnerable people can break the poverty cycle, address social and economic issues affecting them, and express their own ideas through participatory decision-making.
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Siem Reap Province, Cambodia
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Our projects work with the most vulnerable in society and are focused on improving the standard of living within
the community and protecting human rights. We currently have 3 main program areas:
THE HEALTH & HYGIENE PROJECT
This project provides education, training and infrastructure support to improve health measures within the community.
CURRENT PROJECTS INCLUDE:
LATRINE BUILDING PROJECT |
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROJECTS |
WATER FILTRATION PROJECT |
EDUCATION ON HAND HYGIENE |
SAFE COOKING PRACTICES |
HEALTH REFERRALS |
CAPACITY BUILDING IN THE COMMUNITY
PROGRAM
This program provides civil rights
education and emergency assistance.
CURRENT PROJECTS INCLUDE:
CHILD RIGHTS EDUCATION |
GENDER + DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION |
LAND LAW EDUCATION + ASSISTANCE |
MIGRATION ASSISTANCE |
HOUSE REPAIR GRANTS |
DISASTER RELIEF SUPPORT |
THE LIVELIHOOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
This project assists individuals to create a sustainable income, teaching business and agricultural skills and supporting the creation of small business enterprises.
CURRENT PROJECTS INCLUDE:
HOME GARDEN PROJECT |
CHICKEN RAISING PROJECT |
SAVINGS PROJECT |
COW BANK PROJECT |
GRANTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES |