On the morning of March 25, 2026, Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of PPCIL, along with a group of professors from Japan, was granted permission by H.E. Sem Sokha, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, to pay a formal visit and hold a working discussion at the ministry’s […]
On March 19, 2026, Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of PPCIL, participated in a discussion supporting Cambodia’s progress on implementing human rights recommendations from the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the UN Human Rights Council. Civil society organizations (CSOs) discussed their role in mid-term reporting to assess progress and address challenges in implementing the wide-ranging […]
On Friday, March 20, 2026, PPCIL organized a training workshop on disability, disability inclusion, independent living, gender equality, and universal design accessibility. The workshop was held for district and commune authorities, as well as relevant stakeholders targeted by the ISCP project, at Ban Ban Hotel, with a total of 20 participants. During the opening of […]
On the morning of 16 of March, 2026, Ms. Som Yat, Head of Administration and Finance of the Phnom Penh Center for Independent Living (PPCIL) invited to attend the 45th Ordinary Meeting of the 5th Term of the Commune Committee for Women and Children Affairs, held at Krang Thnong Commune Hall, Sen Sok District. The […]
On March 6, 2026, Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of PPCIL, together with Professor Mamada Kazuhiko and Professor Mamada Michihiko, visited the Chbar Ampov Special Education High School and the National Institute of Special Education (NISE). During the visit, they discussed several work-related matters with Mr. Von Vi, Deputy Director of NISE, as well as […]
On the morning of Thursday, March 5, 2026, Ms. Som Yat, Administration and Accounting Officer, and Ms. Loa Limsoung, Project Officer of PPCIL, visited persons with disabilities in Samrong Krom Commune, Por Sen Chey District, Phnom Penh. The purpose of the visit was to select persons with disabilities to participate as beneficiaries in the project […]
On March 4, 2026, Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of PPCIL, and the staff welcomed Professor Martin Meadows and a group of university students from Nayoro City, Hokkaido, Japan, for a study visit. The visitors learned about the activities of PPCIL, the situation of persons with disabilities in Cambodia, and the Personal Assistance (PA) Service […]
On the afternoon of Monday, March 2, 2026, Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of PPCIL, was invited to attend the Musical Association for Persons with Disabilities (MAPD) annual conference, which summarized the results of their 2025 work and established the work direction for 2026.
On the afternoon of February 27, 2026, Ms. Sam Yat, Head of Administration and Finance of the PPCIL, attended the 44th Ordinary Meeting of the 5th Mandate of the Krang Thnong Commune Council at the Krang Thnong Commune Hall, Sen Sok District. The meeting was presided over by Mr. Soeun Sour, Chairperson of the Commune […]
On the afternoon of February 26, 2026, Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of PPCIL, participated in a research interview with Ms. Kim Chanthea and Mr. Nhim Khun Nang from Damnak Teuk Organization regarding the implementation of the project “Support for Employment in Cambodian Enterprises.” Objective: To promote the inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities in […]
On the morning of February 24, 2026, PPCIL organized a training session for an intern for Mr. Arai Daichi, Program Coordinator from AAR Japan in Cambodia, to gain a deeper understanding of the rights and living conditions of persons with disabilities in Cambodia. Key activities included: – Learning about the general situation of persons with […]
On the afternoon of February 24, 2026, Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of PPCIL received a courtesy call and had a discussion with Ms. Mio Harahata and Ms. Asami Higuchi from SocialMatch Company.
On the afternoon of February 23, 2026, PPCIL’s organization team welcomed Mr. Chun Nimol, Technical Advisor of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Cambodia, who visited the PPCIL office to interview staff regarding the “Project for the Development of an Inclusive Urban Transport Management Mechanism in Phnom Penh.” Objective:The project aims to make both […]
On the afternoon of 22 February 2026, the Independent Living Persons with Disabilities (ILPD) team had the honor and great pleasure of receiving permission from Tetsuya Murayama and Hem Sangva to meet for a warm and friendly meeting and discussion. During the meeting, both sides exchanged updates on work activities and shared a meal together […]
On Thursday, 19 February 2026, Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of the Phnom Penh Center for PPCIL, warmly welcomed Professor Atsuko Imoto and Ms. Ono Akiko from Nagasaki University, Japan. It should be noted that the two visitors did not make an appointment in advance; instead, they came directly and knocked on the Director’s office […]
On the morning of 17 of February, 2026, Ms. Som Yat, Head of Administration and Finance of the Phnom Penh Center for Independent Living (PPCIL) invited to attend the 44th Ordinary Meeting of the 5th Term of the Commune Committee for Women and Children Affairs, held at Krang Thnong Commune Hall, Sen Sok District. The […]
On the afternoon of 15 February 2026, the team of PPCIL welcomed a group of university students from Kyoto and Kobe, Japan, who visited to learn about the activities of PPCIL and the overall situation of persons with disabilities in Cambodia. The discussion mainly focused on: 1. The challenges and reasons behind the establishment of […]
On the morning of 13 February 2026, the working team of PPCIL participated in an online meeting to discuss and prepare for the “Kokorozashi International Network Meeting,” which is scheduled to take place in Mongolia in June 2026. It should be noted that this meeting involves representatives from member countries, including Cambodia, Vietnam, Japan, South […]
On the afternoon of February 13, 2026, Mr. Mey Samith was interviewed by Mr. Chun Nimul, a Consultant at the JICA Cambodia Office, regarding the Project for Development of Integrated Urban Phnom Penh Integrated Urban Transport Management Mechanism in Phnom Penh Capital, at the PPCIL office.
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, PPCIL organized a capacity-enhancing training program for staff and volunteers on “Independent Living, Disability Inclusion, Gender Equality, and Universal Design.” The program was supported by the DRF/DRAF Fund and held at Soma Hotel. Objective: The purpose of the training was to shift perspectives from the charity model to the social […]
Phnom Penh Center for Independent Living (PPCIL) is the first IL movement in Cambodia, which is non-governmental organization established in September, 2009.
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