Overview

Child Helpline Cambodia operates in Cambodia and our head office is in Phnom Penh. We are a registered non-government organization (NGO) with the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior, registration # 951SCHN. Our administration team can be contacted on (+855) 23 224 841.

Background

Initiated by a group of United Nations and non-government organizations (local and international NGOs) committed to protecting the rights of children and youth in Cambodia, Child Helpline Cambodia was established in October 2009 after a need assessment identified that children and young people would use a free, helpline service to discuss problems. After securing the free helpline – 1280 – from the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, we formally launched in August 2010. We are an independent national non government organization (NGO) officially registered with the Ministry of Interior on 12 July 2012. In September 2011, we achieved full membership with Child Helpline International and joined a global network of over 150 child and youth helplines. Helplines operating in countries around the world have laid a foundation for strong child protection systems and continue to play a vital role in promoting the rights of children. Child Helpline Cambodia is the first of its kind in Cambodia and after establishing a free helpline and free access from all mobile and landline telecommunications companies, we completed our pilot phase in March 2011.

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Mission

Promote child rights and build opportunities for the protection of children and youth through the provision of professional phone counseling, information service and referral and follow up service with appropriate partners.

Vision

Children and youth in Cambodia grow up free from violence, abuse and exploitation within a comprehensive child protection system and are able to fully realize their rights and potential.

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