Charities and NGOs in Cambodia
Cambodia has a dense NGO sector that grew through the post-conflict reconstruction era and now operates across health, education, child protection, anti-trafficking, landmine survivors, environment and forest protection, women's rights, indigenous communities, and rural livelihoods. Whether you are searching for a comprehensive list of NGOs in Cambodia, a Cambodian charity database, a Cooperation Committee for Cambodia member directory, or a single verified Cambodian nonprofit to donate to, GiveRadar consolidates official Ministry of Interior and MOFA registration data, financial information, news coverage, and an independent integrity score for every Cambodian NGO. Read about how GiveRadar works before you give.
How charities and NGOs are registered in Cambodia
Local Cambodian NGOs and associations register with the Ministry of Interior (MOI) under the Law on Associations and Non-Governmental Organizations (LANGO). International NGOs operating in Cambodia register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFA) by entering into a Memorandum of Understanding and Project Agreements. The Cooperation Committee for Cambodia (CCC) is the largest sector membership body, gathering both domestic and foreign NGOs under a self-regulatory good-practice framework. Tax exemption follows from registered nonprofit status; the General Department of Taxation under the Ministry of Economy and Finance issues additional certificates for specific tax purposes.
Major causes and well-known Cambodian NGOs
The Cambodian nonprofit sector covers a broad range of cause areas:
- Anti-trafficking and child protection: Friends International, World Hope International Cambodia, Hagar International, and Riverkids Foundation.
- Education: Caring for Cambodia, Cambodian Children's Fund, Sala Bai Hotel and Restaurant School, and PEPY Empowering Youth.
- Health: Operation Smile Cambodia, Angkor Hospital for Children, Sihanouk Hospital Center of Hope, and Karuna Battambang Organization.
- Landmine survivors and disability: Cambodian Mine Action Centre (CMAC), HALO Trust Cambodia, and Handicap International Belgium operations.
- Environment and forests: Wildlife Alliance, Conservation International Cambodia, Wildlife Conservation Society Cambodia, and Forest Trends.
- Women and girls: Cambodian Women's Crisis Center, Banteay Srei, and Open Institute Cambodia.
- Rural livelihoods: Heifer International Cambodia and CARE Cambodia.
Compare two organizations side by side with our charity comparison tool, or browse best health charities in Cambodia and best environmental charities in Cambodia to narrow by cause.
How to evaluate a Cambodian NGO before donating
Cambodia has a long history of nonprofit work but uneven transparency, so donor diligence is essential. Things to check before giving to any Cambodian NGO:
- MOI or MOFA registration: local NGOs register with MOI; international NGOs register with MOFA.
- CCC membership: the largest Cambodian NGO membership body, with a Code of Ethical Principles and Minimum Standards for NGOs.
- Audited annual reports: reputable larger NGOs publish them online.
- International partnerships: partners of UN agencies, USAID, FCDO, or major foundations have usually passed vendor due-diligence checks.
- Child protection certification: for NGOs working with children, look for ChildSafe accreditation or similar; tourism-linked orphanage programs deserve special scrutiny.
- Sanctions and watchlists: use our free charity checker tool to cross-reference every Cambodian NGO against OFAC, EU, and UN watchlists automatically.
Each Cambodian NGO profile on GiveRadar combines MOI/MOFA registration, CCC membership, financials, governance, and third-party signals into a single 0-100 integrity score. Read our integrity score methodology for the full weighting.
Cambodia NGO explorer: browse, filter, compare
This page works as a Cambodia NGO explorer: every registered Cambodian NGO we hold data on, ranked and filterable by province, cause area, CCC membership, financial transparency, presence of a website, and size. Use the filters on the left to narrow by category (anti-trafficking, education, health, landmine survivors, environment, women, rural livelihoods, religion, advocacy, and more), and the search bar to find a specific organization by name. The directory updates daily as we ingest new registration data and enrich existing records with contact details, financials, programs, and news coverage. To compare Cambodian giving against other markets, browse all countries or jump straight to environmental charities globally.
Donating to charities in Cambodia
Most Cambodian NGOs accept ABA Pay, Wing, credit-card, and bank-transfer donations directly through their websites. International donors typically give through US 501(c)(3) intermediaries (such as Friends of Cambodia or American Friends affiliates), European fiscal sponsors, or platforms like GlobalGiving and BetterPlace. GiveRadar links to each NGO's official donation channel where available and flags fundraising pages that look unverified, including any voluntourism or orphanage-tourism schemes. For a structured donor walkthrough, read our donor due-diligence guide.