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Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS)

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29/100 · methodology
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About Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS)

CHEMS, originally funded by Health Unlimited UK in 1998, became a registered local Cambodian NGO in 2004. CHEMS is proud to be an independent NGO that utilizes local knowledge and expertise to contribute to the Cambodian Royal Government’s goal of improving public health in order to achieve poverty reduction, simultaneously raising the bar for media standards in the country. CHEMS was founded more than 14 years ago and focuses on providing information and advice, and Behavior Change Communications (BCC) on sexual and reproductive health issues to young people in Cambodia through interactive mass-media activities. CHEMS mission is to improve Cambodians’ health by providing accurate and appropriate information and education through the use of effective media, communication and advocacy. CHEMS is …

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NGO

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· What they work on and where
❤️ Health

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in Cambodia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 29
Peer average: 30

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Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS) is a registered health nonprofit, Cambodia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Cambodia. Its registration number is KH-CCC-152. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 29/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 29/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 29 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Cambodia is 30/100.

Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS) is registered in Cambodia.

Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS) is classified as a Health organization, registered in Cambodia. It operates as a NGO.

Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 29/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS) profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

CHEMS, originally funded by Health Unlimited UK in 1998, became a registered local Cambodian NGO in 2004. CHEMS is proud to be an independent NGO that utilizes local knowledge and expertise to contribute to the Cambodian Royal Government’s goal of improving public health in order to achieve poverty reduction, simultaneously raising the bar for media standards in the country. CHEMS was founded more than 14 years ago and focuses on providing information and advice, and Behavior Change Communications (BCC) on sexual and reproductive health issues to young people in Cambodia through interactive mass-media activities. CHEMS mission is to improve Cambodians’ health by providing accurate and appropriate information and education through... Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS) is classified as a health organization registered in Cambodia.

Among health charities registered in Cambodia: Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 29/100 is in line with the peer average of 30/100.

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Mar 15, 2026
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Quick facts about Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS)

What is Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS)?
Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS) is a health ngo, Cambodia. CHEMS, originally funded by Health Unlimited UK in 1998, became a registered local Cambodian NGO in 2004. CHEMS is proud to be an independent NGO that utilizes local knowledge and expertise to contribute to the Cambodian Royal Government’s goal of improving public health in order to achieve poverty reduction, simultaneously raising the bar for media standards in the country. CHEMS was founded more than 14 years ago and focuses on providing information and advice, and Behavior Change Communications (BCC) on sexual and reproductive health issues to young people in Cambodia through interactive mass-media activities. CHEMS mission is to improve Cambodians’ health by providing accurate and appropriate information and education through the use of effective media, communication and advocacy. CHEMS is well known for its entertaining, educational and empowering radio programs, broadcasted 5 times per week and inclusive of a live call-in show revolving around health and social issues, “Especially for You Young People”, and a 15 minute radio soap opera, “Lotus on Muddy Lake”, focusing on the same topics. CHEMS also became popular in the past two years thanks to production of the TV drama series “Music Mission”. CHEMS has extensive experience working at community level. It specializes in capacity building, interactive community and focus groups, community theatre & public forums, and uses feedback to monitor and enhance its activities. As the majority of Cambodia’s population is fairly young, reaching the Cambodian public, especially young people, has been CHEMS’s priority. “To enable Cambodians to improve their Quality of Life by providing accurate information and education through the use of effective media, communication and advocacy activities” “For all Cambodians to enjoy their better quality of life, wellbeing and development” To use effective media, communication, and training activities to increase and improve Cambodian people’s quality of life.
Where is Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS) located?
Headquartered in Cambodia.
Is Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS) trustworthy?
Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 29 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS)'s registration number?
Registration: KH-CCC-152 (Cambodia).
Are donations to Cambodia Health Education Media Service (CHEMS) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Cambodia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.