The Fisheries Action Coalition Team (FACT) is a coalition of local and international NGOs, established in 2000, that focus on environmental issues around the Tonle Sap Lake and in particular monitor the fisheries sector. FACT works closely with fishing dependent communities around Tonle Sap Lake, in Cambodia’s upper and lower Mekong regions, and the coastal provinces supporting them in building their organizations and networks so that they can advocate effectively for themselves on issues that affect them. FACT also advocates to decision makers to explore alternatives for fishing communities in order to improve their livelihoods. FACT was previously a program of NGO Forum before becoming an independent organization in January 2004. FACT is presently implementing five programs, with an underlying emphasis on human rights, sustainable livelihoods, education, and awareness raising