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First Step Cambodia

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Children & YouthMental healthGender equalityLGBTQ+
NGONational reach
Profile last updated: June 28, 2026

About

First Step Cambodia is a non-governmental organisation based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia working on children & youth, mental health, gender equality +1 more.

First Step Cambodia is a non-governmental organisation based in Phnom Penh that works to protect children from sexual abuse in Cambodia. It focuses on boys who are survivors of sexual abuse and on children displaying sexually harmful behaviours, while also supporting their families and communities. Its work spans direct therapeutic and social work support, training for social service professionals, awareness-raising in schools and communities, evidence-based research on child sexual abuse, and advocacy for stronger child protection systems and policies at global, national and subnational levels. The organisation also works with children with disabilities and with LGBTIQ individuals to address stigma and taboos. Donations are accepted directly and through the Giving Way platform, and Swiss donors can give via its partner association Basmati.

Location

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Organisation type

NGO

Focus areas

child protectionchild sexual abuse preventionboys' rightstherapeutic servicescapacity buildingresearchadvocacy

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Children & YouthMental healthGender equalityLGBTQ+

Works for

ChildrenYouthFamiliesCarersVictims of violencePeople with disabilitiesLGBTQ+ people

How they work

Direct servicesAdvocacy & campaigningResearchAwareness & educationCapacity building

Programmes

Direct Support

Children & Youth · Cambodia

Counselling and therapeutic services for children affected by sexual abuse and children displaying harmful sexual behaviours, for up to 24 months, with family support and practical assistance such as court accompaniment, education, food security and health care.

Capacity Building

Children & Youth · Cambodia

Specialist training, consultation and coaching for social service workers, professionals and agencies working with children and families affected by sexual abuse and harmful sexual behaviours.

Countries of operation

Cambodia

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donations

Ways to support

DonateCorporate partnership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Family for Every Child, Basmati, APLE, Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth Rehabilitation, National Committee for Counter Trafficking, National Institute of Social Affairs

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