Fisheries Action Coalition Team (FACT)

FACT envisions Cambodian Fishers both men and women have rights and ownership in managing and utilization of fishery resources to improve livelihoods, contributed by strong, capable and well-functioned Coalitions of NGOs and Cambodian Fishers.

FACT mission is to strengthen and work as Coalition of NGOs and Cambodian Fishers, research and disseminate information, and facilitate dialogues between relevant stakeholders in order to empower Fishers both men and women to become a strong social forces in supporting a sustainable conservation and development of fishery resources in Tonle Sap, Mekong, and coastal areas.

FACT goal is that coalitions of NGOs and Cambodian Fishers and their activities are well-functioned, capable and effective so that voices of Fishers both men and women are heart, supported and positive changes are made.

1. Cambodian Fishers both men and women must receive their social equity
2. Joining as coalition is a force leads to positive changes
3. Participation and transparency create trust
4. Women's contribution is a catalyst for change
5. Ethics and professionalism achieve effectiveness and efficiency

I. FACT's Board of Director:
1-Mr. Chhim Vandeth, Director of Sor Sor Troung (SST) 2-Mr. Russel Peterson, Country Director of American Friend Service Committee (AFSC) 3-Dr. Meas Nee, Country Director of Village Focus International (VFI) 4-Dr. Carl Middleton, Country Director of International River (IR) 5-Mrs. Heng Chheng Sim, Independent Consultant
II. FACT's Programme
1. Tonle Sap Programme:
a. Building Coalition of Cambodian Fishers (CCF) b. Promote Fishery Governnace in Fishing Communities in Tonle Sap Lake
2. Coastal Programme:
a. Building NGO Coalition and Coastal Fishers Network b. Civil Society Pro-Poor Market (CSPPM)
3. Mekong Programme:
a. Building Mekong Fishers Network (MFN) and NGOs Coalition
4. NGOs Coalition Building and Advocacy
a. Building NGO Coalition and Advocacy b. Research, Education, and Dissemination of Fishery issues in Cambodia