On the afternoon of November 18, 2025, at UNICEF Cambodia office: With the opportunity and permission of UNICEF, Dr. Lisa-Marie and Mr. Felix, Mr. Mey Samith, Founder and Executive Director led a PPCIL team to share information with relevant officers of UNICEF Cambodia about the activities, achievements, good experiences and challenges during the implementation of […]
On the morning of Friday, 14 November 2025, Ms. Chea Bopha, Program Coordinator, representing Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of Phnom Penh Center for Independent Living (PPCIL), attended the 2nd meeting which prepare for the 27th National Day of Persons with Disabilities and the 43rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025 at the Ministry […]
PPCIL team, I would like to sincerely thank you for taking the time to visit us this morning, 12th of November 2025. We truly appreciate Mr. Tanaka and Mr. Koji from JCWS, coming over to discuss our current activities, share insights on mutual benefits and meet with assigned candidate from PPCIL to participate in the […]
On the morning of November 3, 2025, Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of PPCIL, was invited to attend a meeting on “Reviewing and Discussing the preparation for the International Day of Persons with Disabilities” which will be held on December 3, 2025. The meeting was presided over by His Excellency Ung Sambath, Secretary General of […]
Spreading the love! We’re excited to warmly welcome our new friends Njahira and Margaret from Kenya who are visiting us here at PPCIL before returning back to their home in Nairobi!
On October 30, 2025, Ms. Som Yat, Head of Administration and Finance representing Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of Phnom Penh Center for Independent Living (PPCIL), attended a workshop on “Raising Awareness on Mental Health and Psychosocial Disability” organized by The Center for Trauma Care and Research Organization (CTRO) at Poulo Wai Hotel.
On October 30, 2025, Ms. Chea Bopha, Program Coordinator, representing Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of Phnom Penh Center for Independent Living (PPCIL), attended in the 6th National Forum on “Employment and Inclusive Occupations for Person with Disabilities” held at the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans, and Youth Rehabilitation.
On 30 October 2025, Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of PPCIL, participated in the Consultation Workshop on Finalization of National Targets and Indicators for Cambodia National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) Update which was organized by Ministry of Environment and Supported by UNDP and GEF at Cambodiana Hotel.
We want to extend our sincerest gratitude to Mr. Felix from UNICEF Cambodia, for taking the invaluable time out of your busy schedule to visit our office and house of our independent living role models today (Friday 24 October 2025). Your presence and engagement were truly appreciated by everyone. The visit was incredibly productive, offering […]
On the afternoon of October 23, 2025, Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director and Ms. Chea Bopha, Program Coordinator of PPCIL, attended an online meeting on the draft targets and indicators for review of Cambodia National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) which was organized by UNDP.
On the morning of October 20, 2025, at the UNDP Cambodia office, Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director and Ms. Chea Bopha, Programme Coordinator of PPCIL, attended a meeting with UNDP Resident Representative, Mr. Enrico Gaveglia, and OPDs and CSOs on the disability context and which specific areas of disability inclusion.
Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of PPCIL, was attended in the Regional Workshop on the Amman-Berlin Declaration following the Post Global Disability Summit (GDS) and the Training Course Module 2 on Bridge CRPD-SDGs, which will be held from October 10 to 19, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. The Post-GDS Regional Workshop was held on 10th and […]
On the morning of October 7, 2025, at the Pur District Hall, Ms. Chea Bopha, Program Coordinator and representative of Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of the Phnom Penh Center for Independent Living (PPCIL), attended the Workshop on the Integration of the Commune and District Three-Year Rolling Investment Program (2026–2028). The workshop was precised over […]
On the morning of October 2, 2025, at the Pursenchey District Hall, Ms. Chea Bopha, Program Coordinator, representing Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director of the Phnom Penh Center for Independent Living (PPCIL), attended a meeting on the Provisional Agreement in the Workshop on the Three-Year Rolling Investment Program of communes and district (2026–2028). The provisional […]
On the morning of 30 September 2025, Phnom Penh Center for Independent Living (PPCIL) in collaboration with Cambodian Disabled People Organization (CDPO) conducted an online sharing session on “Awareness of Bridge CRPD—SDGs”to eighteen participants representatives of OPDs from Phnom Penh and provinces. This session is intended to have all participants deeply and fully understand about […]
The Phnom Penh Center for Independent Living (PPCIL) respectfully extends its deepest gratitude to Mr. President Vann Hong and Madam Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mrs. Imphan Vanndy for initiating the program “CBVH Family Charity Campaign for Persons with Special Abilities of PPCIL for the Year 2025.” We are especially honored by the presence of the […]
On September 7, 2021, Phnom Penh Center for Independent Living (PPCIL) conducted a meeting on “Disability Inclusion into Commune Investment Plan—CIP for 2022”. There were twenty seven participants including commune chiefs, councilors and clerks from six commune offices: Kambol, Kokrokar, Chheung Ek, Punsang, Chhbar Ampov Ti-1 and Prek Thmey in five districts: Posenchey, Sensok, Dangkor, […]
On February 3, 2021, PPCIL team led by Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director, had a meeting with the Vice-Chief of Sangkhat Prek Thmey, Khan Chbar Ampov to discuss on the disability inclusion in order to include disability issues into the Commune Investment Plan and seek for assistance to support activities of Independent Living Model for […]
On December 11, 2020, PPCIL team led by Mr. Mey Samith, Executive Director, had a meeting with Mr. Huot Pov, the Chief of Sangkhat Chbar Ampov 1, Khan Chbar Ampov to discuss on the disability inclusion in order to include disability issues into the Commune Investment Plan and seek for assistance to support activities of […]
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cheang Bak Van Hong Jewelry Company decides to support PPCIL’s beneficiaries who need the emergency support. PPCIL would like to express our profound thanks to Cheang Bak Van Hong Jewelry Company for donating food and in-kind materials (Alcohol and masks) for 25 persons with disabilities in the communities. […]
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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