First Step Cambodia (FSC)
First Step Cambodia works in partnership towards strong child protection mechanisms, empowering children to be free from sexual abuse and living in safe and nurturing families.
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First Step Cambodia is a child protection organization based in Phnom Penh working toward strong child protection mechanisms so children can live free from sexual abuse in safe, nurturing families. It places particular emphasis on the protection of boys, and its work spans prevention, direct support, capacity building, research and advocacy.
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Mission
First Step Cambodia works in partnership towards strong child protection mechanisms, empowering children to be free from sexual abuse and living in safe and nurturing families.
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GiveRadar's verified records show First Step Cambodia (FSC) with a substantially complete profile.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 52 education charities in Cambodia it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any education charities in Cambodia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Cambodia data
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- a donation page
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- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFirst Step Cambodia (FSC) is an education nonprofit based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is KH-CCC-3317. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
First Step Cambodia (FSC) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in Cambodia is 47/100.
First Step Cambodia (FSC) is located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
First Step Cambodia (FSC) is classified as an Education organization, based in Cambodia. It operates as a NGO.
First Step Cambodia (FSC) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Cambodia nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
First Step Cambodia is a child protection organization based in Phnom Penh working toward strong child protection mechanisms so children can live free from sexual abuse in safe, nurturing families. It places particular emphasis on the protection of boys, and its work spans prevention, direct support, capacity building, research and advocacy. First Step Cambodia (FSC) is an education organization based in Cambodia. The organization was founded in 2010.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Cambodia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
First Step Cambodia (FSC) is listed in Cambodia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
First Step Cambodia (FSC) is listed in Cambodia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Named leadership · Lead officer named
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2010
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about First Step Cambodia (FSC)
- What is First Step Cambodia (FSC)?
- First Step Cambodia (FSC) is a education ngo based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. First Step Cambodia is a child protection organization based in Phnom Penh working toward strong child protection mechanisms so children can live free from sexual abuse in safe, nurturing families. It places particular emphasis on the protection of boys, and its work spans prevention, direct support, capacity building, research and advocacy.
- When was First Step Cambodia (FSC) founded?
- First Step Cambodia (FSC) was founded in 2010.
- Who leads First Step Cambodia (FSC)?
- Mr. Yaim Chamreun serves as Director.
- Where is First Step Cambodia (FSC) located?
- Headquartered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
- Is First Step Cambodia (FSC) trustworthy?
- First Step Cambodia (FSC) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 out of 100 (Partial transparency). 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 First Step Cambodia (FSC)'s registration number?
- Registration: KH-CCC-3317 (Cambodia).
- Are donations to First Step Cambodia (FSC) 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.