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The 1998 Cambodian Population Census identified 17 different indigenous groups. Based on spoken language, the census estimated the indigenous population at about 101,000 people or 0.9 percent of the then total population of 11.4 million. Empirical research, however, suggests that the figure is most likely underestimated and could be as high as 160,000 people or 1.5 percent of Cambodia’s population.
Who is in the Cambodia Network
Ponlok Khmer
Ponlok Khmer, in English known as People and Knowledge of Highlander (PKH), is a Cambodian
non-profit and charity organization was founded in 2005 and is based in Preah Vihear province. It was officially registered and recognized by the Ministry of Interior (MoI) in the Kingdom of Cambodia (Registration No: 818 Sor Chor Norn) in June 2008. Thus Ponlok Khmer is a truly grassroots oriented organization with a sole aim of alleviating poverty and suffering in the communities of Cambodia.
Indigenous Community Support Organization (ICSO)
Mission is to support Indigenous People Networks (IPN) through building and strengthening to improve the capacity of their member Organizations/groups (IPOs) in contributing the protection of their natural and traditional resources rights.
Non Timber Forest Products (NTFP)
NTFP is a local Non-Government Organisation based in Ratanakiri Province, NE Cambodia. Established in 1996, they have played a critical role in helping indigenous people secure their rights to their land and natural resources. They alsorecognise the vital importance of preserving the cultural heritage of indigenous people, often inextricably linked with their lands and forests.
Indigenous Youth Development Project (IYDP)
Cambodian Indigenous Youth Association (CIYA)
Conservation International (CI)
CI's mission is to build upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, CI empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity, for the well-being of humanity.
Cambodian Red Cross (CRC)
German Aid Agency (GAA)
Activities in the Cambodia Network
News from the Cambodia Network
September 15, 2011 - First Cambodian Country Level Training of Trainers in Prame Commune, Preah Vihear.
Despite serious flooding which has covered the entire region, 6 trainers and 28 participants gathered together to investigate Indigenous Knowledge (IK) in their communities while developing their abilities to organize and facilitate community workshops and meetings. The training fouced specifically on the nature of IK; its value, relevance and use within local communities; and, IK tools to be used during community investigations. There was an impressive diversity amongst participants who were men and women of all ages.
