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READA

Rural Economic and Agriculture Development Agency

Siem Reap District, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia

Poverty & HungerCommunity developmentWater & SanitationEnvironment & Climate
NGOFounded 2004National reach
Profile last updated: July 26, 2026

About

Founded in 2004, READA is a non-governmental organisation based in Siem Reap District, Cambodia working on poverty & hunger, community development, water & sanitation +1 more.

READA is a non-political, non-religious non-profit organisation based in Cambodia, founded in 2004 and registered with the Ministry of Interior in 2005. It works with poor rural communities to improve livelihoods, food security, income, access to water and hygiene awareness, and community participation in local decision making. Its approach combines needs-based support grants for livelihood start-ups with rights-based awareness programmes. READA operates in rural areas of six provinces, including Pailin, Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Banteay Meanchey, Oddar Meanchey and Battambang, currently implementing 12 projects across 417 villages. It collaborates with government departments, local authorities, private companies, and local and international NGOs, and promotes sustainable use of natural resources.

Location

Siem Reap District, Cambodia

Founded

2004

Organisation type

NGO

Legal name

Rural Economic and Agriculture Development Agency

Registration

090 sCN

Focus areas

rural developmentpoverty reductionlivelihoodsagriculturecommunity empowermentCambodia

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Poverty & HungerCommunity developmentWater & SanitationEnvironment & Climate

Works for

People in povertyCommunities

How they work

Direct servicesCapacity buildingAwareness & educationCommunity programmes

Programmes

Family and SME income generation improvement

Poverty & Hunger · Cambodia

Rural product value chains improvement

Community development · Cambodia

Chemical reduction and natural resources caring

Environment & Climate · Cambodia

Countries of operation

Cambodia

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

GPP certification (Governance and Professional Practices)

Issued by: Cooperation Committee for Cambodia

Awards

GPP certification (Governance and Professional Practices)

Cooperation Committee for Cambodia2011

Award on Organic Agriculture Production

Ministry of Agriculture and JICA2005

Partnerships

Concern Worldwide, Lotus Relief Charitable Trust, ADDA, AGRISUD International, APO, WFP, DAI, AIDFI, Cooperation Committee for Cambodia

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