Overview

Forum Syd is a Swedish non-profit organization that works closely with local partners and networks in Cambodia.

Background

Forum Syd has worked in Cambodia since 1994, always with a focus on democracy and human rights, and in recent years an increasing focus on rights connected to natural resources and land issues, environment and climate change.

Value

Social sustainability, economic sustainability, and ecological sustainability, where all people have the power to effect change.

Mission

Forum Syd works to strengthen democracy and human rights in Cambodia, cooperating with grassroots partners to address issues of community empowerment, gender and the environment

Vision

A just and sustainable society in Cambodia where poor and marginalised communities have the ability and confidence to challenge existing power imbalances related to access, use and control of natural resources, so that they can fully claim and realise their rights.

Goal

Strengthen marginalised people who organise to claim their rights. Advocate for changes that contribute to a just and sustainable society.