HOW WE BEGAN

COSECAM was established in 2001. The founding idea being “One stick breaks easily but a bunch is unbreakable”. A few organisations came together with the idea that collaborating to share training and resources can prove a more formidable force against the sexual exploitation of children than any one alone. Initially, COSECAM began with three members but then has increased to twenty-four.

GOAL

COSECAM is a local NGO coalition in Cambodia. All members of the coalition have common goal, advocate for improvements and work to assist children in need, particularly those who are abused, exploited or maltreated.

WHY COALITION?

COSECAM offers a unique opportunity for NGOs with a common purpose to speak out with one united voice. The motto is: “One stick breaks easily but a bunch is unbreakable”.

CORE VALUE

COSECAM is a non-profit, secular and non-political organization. No financial or other support is provided to any political party or candidate. COSECAM only works for the sake of children.

STRATEGY

COSECAM aims at strengthening the capacity of local NGOs, aligning their programmes to avoid gaps and overlaps and developing minimum standards for care in order to better prevent and combat trafficking, sexual and other exploitation or domestic abuse of children and young people. COSECAM also aims to develop policy in the area of child welfare and protection through cooperation with other networks, government agencies and international organisations.

OBJECTIVES

   1. Strengthening qualities and capacities of local NGOs in their specific work areas and increasing specialisation.
   2. Building cooperation among NGOs and aligning programmes to avoid overlap and gaps.
   3. Establishing a national child welfare and protection mechanism.