In 1975 Khmer Rouge rebels overthrew the Cambodian government and began a reign of terror. In only four years, approximately one-fifth of the country’s population died from execution, disease, starvation and overwork.
Today, survivors still suffer, and the country continues to endure extreme violence, including sex trafficking, torture in prison, rape and domestic violence.
Through the Trauma Healing Initiative—Cambodia, we partnered with the Transcultural Psychosocial Organization (TPO) of Cambodia to increase resources for survivors and their families and to build a network of torture and trauma rehabilitation services throughout the country. This initiative built a formal network of health and mental health providers which is now able to expand and improve their services to survivors.
Some of our accomplishments include:
THI-Cambodia was made possible with the support of the McKnight Foundation, the U.S. Institute for Peace and the United States Agency for International Development and the American people’s support.