Cambodia Strengthens Cooperation with NGO for Rural Water Supply Improvement

On July 15, 2026, at the Ministry of Rural Development, Cambodian Minister of Rural Development, H.E. Chhay Rithisen, met with Ms. Amandine Chaussinand, General Manager of the NGO 'Clean Water 1001', and her colleagues. The meeting focused on exchanging views regarding the NGO's operational status and future plans. Ms. Chaussinand reported that 'Clean Water 1001', which began its operations in 2005, is currently active in 18 provinces across the country. As of 2025, safe water produced by the NGO supports the daily lives of approximately one million rural residents. Furthermore, the organization provides drinking water to over 1,000 schools in 18 provinces, ensuring that around 360,000 children have access to safe water every day. She also presented the NGO's five-year action plan to the Minister and ministry leadership. H.E. Chhay Rithisen highly praised the NGO's contributions to date and its excellent partnership with the Ministry of Rural Development. The Minister emphasized that the ministry is actively implementing the government's 'Pentagonal Strategy Phase I', particularly towards the vision of "Building a prosperous, inclusive, equitable, and sustainable Cambodian rural society in terms of economy, society, and culture." One of the key strategies involves improving the living conditions of rural residents through inclusive and resilient safe water supply services and the promotion of proper hygiene practices, aiming to enhance public health and increase life expectancy. The Minister expressed gratitude for the continued cooperation from Ms. Chaussinand and her colleagues, particularly their commitment to promoting safe water supply in rural areas. He highlighted their dedication to helping the ministry achieve its goal of "100% of rural residents having access to safe water by 2030." Source: AKP Khmer