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Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA)

CamboJA was formed by a group of independent journalists from various media outlets, including those that were shut down by the government purge against the media in 2017. …

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Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
30/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA)

CamboJA was formed by a group of independent journalists from various media outlets, including those that were shut down by the government purge against the media in 2017. It represents over 100 Cambodian journalists who are passionate about protecting the rights and freedoms of journalists. CamboJA envisions that everyone (living in Cambodia) enjoys the right to information and freedom of the press. Our mission is to promote press freedom, support and protect journalists, and deliver credible news. During the strategic period (2024-2028), CamboJA aims to deliver three major programmatic results: (1) Increased support and protection of journalists, (2) Improved enabling environment and pro-media policies for journalism, and (3) Increased availability and accessibility of credible news. These three interlinked areas are …

Headquarters
Phnom Penh
Operating in
1 countries

Mission

CamboJA was formed by a group of independent journalists from various media outlets, including those that were shut down by the government purge against the media in 2017. It represents over 100 Cambodian journalists who are passionate about protecting the rights and freedoms of journalists. CamboJA envisions that everyone (living in Cambodia) enjoys the right to information and freedom of the press. Our mission is to promote press freedom, support and protect journalists, and deliver credible news. During the strategic period (2024-2028), CamboJA aims to deliver three major programmatic results: (1) Increased support and protection of journalists, (2) Improved enabling environment and pro-media policies for journalism, and (3) Increased availability and accessibility of credible news. These three interlinked areas are being implemented through three programs as follows: Research & Advocacy: The program closely monitors the situation of journalism in the country, focusing on documenting attacks on press freedom, carrying out advocacy actions to safeguard press freedom, and connect at-risk journalists with support services. Our goal in documenting attacks on journalists is two-fold: pushing for justice for individual journalists and advocating for systemic change that will create an environment in which journalists need not fear doing their jobs. The program actively participates in CSOs-led working groups such as the Access to Information Working Group, the Digital Rights Working Group, and the Journalists Safety Working Group to protect and promote press freedom and freedom of expression in Cambodia. Capacity Development: It has been carrying out various capacity-strengthening activities, including training courses, workshops, and knowledge-sharing/networking events on journalism and key thematic topics to enrich journalists'/media practitioners' knowledge, understanding, and skills. Since 2021, at least 20 trainings have been conducted for at least 200 jo

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
Cambodia

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 2 similar advocacy & civil rights in Cambodia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 30
Peer average: 32

Red flags

· All clear
CCC registry status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It is registered with the official charity registry of Cambodia. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. 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 30 ('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 advocacy & civil rights charities in Cambodia is 32/100.

Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) is located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Its registered address is SSP Office Space, 4th floor (G), #48, Samdech Pen Nut Boulevard (289),.

Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in Cambodia.

Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

CamboJA was formed by a group of independent journalists from various media outlets, including those that were shut down by the government purge against the media in 2017. It represents over 100 Cambodian journalists who are passionate about protecting the rights and freedoms of journalists. CamboJA envisions that everyone (living in Cambodia) enjoys the right to information and freedom of the press. Our mission is to promote press freedom, support and protect journalists, and deliver credible news. During the strategic period (2024-2028), CamboJA aims to deliver three major programmatic results: (1) Increased support and protection of journalists, (2) Improved enabling environment and pro-media policies for journalism, and (3) Increased availability... Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in Cambodia.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in Cambodia: Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 is in line with the peer average of 32/100.

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Cambodia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Cambodian ministry pays close attention to freedom of press: Official - Asia News Network
Jan 2024
asianews.network
The Khmer version of UNESCO’s handbook "Story-based Inquiry: A Manual - UNESCO
Apr 2023
www.unesco.org
Cambodia: Prime Minister shuts down independent media outlet - International Federation of Journalists - IFJ
Feb 2023
www.ifj.org
Cambodia: Journalists stopped and intimidated by authorities - International Federation of Journalists - IFJ
Jun 2021
www.ifj.org
Cambodia: Report shows journalists, media freedoms targeted - International Federation of Journalists - IFJ
Apr 2021
www.ifj.org
Cambodia Must End Legal Attacks on Media, Rights Groups Say - ព័ត៌មាន​ VOA
Nov 2020
khmer.voanews.com
Journalist handed 18-month sentence for incitement - CamboJA News
Oct 2020
cambojanews.com
New law urged to protect Cambodian female journalists - ucanews.com
Oct 2020
www.ucanews.com
Four journalists arrested for extortion in Sihanoukville - CamboJA News
Sep 2020
cambojanews.com
Censored Cambodian journalists join forces in new network - ipi.media
Jan 2020
ipi.media

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in Cambodia, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) This page 30 - -
Women's Resource Center 33 - -
Mission Dove Cambodia 30 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 4, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA)

What is Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA)?
Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. CamboJA was formed by a group of independent journalists from various media outlets, including those that were shut down by the government purge against the media in 2017. It represents over 100 Cambodian journalists who are passionate about protecting the rights and freedoms of journalists. CamboJA envisions that everyone (living in Cambodia) enjoys the right to information and freedom of the press. Our mission is to promote press freedom, support and protect journalists, and deliver credible news. During the strategic period (2024-2028), CamboJA aims to deliver three major programmatic results: (1) Increased support and protection of journalists, (2) Improved enabling environment and pro-media policies for journalism, and (3) Increased availability and accessibility of credible news. These three interlinked areas are being implemented through three programs as follows: Research & Advocacy: The program closely monitors the situation of journalism in the country, focusing on documenting attacks on press freedom, carrying out advocacy actions to safeguard press freedom, and connect at-risk journalists with support services. Our goal in documenting attacks on journalists is two-fold: pushing for justice for individual journalists and advocating for systemic change that will create an environment in which journalists need not fear doing their jobs. The program actively participates in CSOs-led working groups such as the Access to Information Working Group, the Digital Rights Working Group, and the Journalists Safety Working Group to protect and promote press freedom and freedom of expression in Cambodia. Capacity Development: It has been carrying out various capacity-strengthening activities, including training courses, workshops, and knowledge-sharing/networking events on journalism and key thematic topics to enrich journalists'/media practitioners' knowledge, understanding, and skills. Since 2021, at least 20 trainings have been conducted for at least 200 jo
Where is Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) located?
Headquartered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Is Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) trustworthy?
Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 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 Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA)'s website?
https://www.camboja.net/
Are donations to Cambodian Journalists Alliance Association (CamboJA) 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.