Background
Action for Development (AFD) was founded by the late Mr. Mao Morn in 2004 until 2009 and Mr.Rith Bunroeun from 2010 until April 2016 in response to the need of the poorest communities in Kampong Thom. His founding vision was to alleviate poverty, especially of the families and households dependent on natural resources. AFD is a non- government, independent organization, not affiliated to any religious, political or individual ideology and was registered with the Ministry of Interior on 3 May 2006. In May 2016, under the direction of Mr. SOM SOPHEAK, AFD has continued working with vulnerable households and communities.
Vision
The local communities are empowered to use right-based approach for preserving biodiversity in equitable use of natural resources and good governance toward building climate resilience for better livelihoods.
Mission
AFD works in partnership with relevant stakeholder to enhance community capacity in natural resource management, equitable climate resilience and good governance.
Value
We are accountable with transparency, and fully involvement in learning from each other through equality.
Goal
To promote environmentally friendly and community livelihoods inclusive.
Objective
Sector
Natural Resource and Environment Management, Livelihoods and Food Security, Gender and Good Governance, Capacity Development, Agriculture and water
