About us
Samatapheap Khnom Organization (SKO) is a Cambodian local NGO working to support vulnerable children, families, and communities, particularly in urban poor and migrant communities.
Samatapheap Khnom Organization (SKO) is a local, neutral, non-sectarian, non-political, non-racial and non-profit organization, registered with the Ministry of Interior under permit number 457 (សជណ) on 20 April 2007. SKO is recognised as Cambodia’s leading expert in family care and social work.
Our vision
Vulnerable families, children, and young people live with dignity, quality of life, and prosperity.
Our mission
We work in partnership and collaboration with key stakeholders to empower and enable the most vulnerable children, young people, and their families.
Our values
- CommitmentWe work together effectively, in line with our strategic intent.
- CreativityWe accept the power to create and share ideas that enhance the lives of families.
- HopeWe inspire hope in each other, our partners, our donors and the families we work with.
- IntegrityWe are honest and transparent in all our actions and decisions.
- RespectWe value the dignity, choices, potential and contribution of staff, families, partners and donors.
- ResponsibilityWe accept personal and collective responsibility for our learning and our performance, to increase our impact.
Key Approaches of FDP
- Family-centred approachFocuses on the overall well-being of vulnerable families, children and youth.
- Strengths-based approachIdentifies family strengths, capacities, resources and resilience, alongside their needs and challenges.
- Family assessment and case managementConducts family assessments, identifies root causes and priorities, develops appropriate support and follows up on progress.
- Counselling and psychosocial supportProvides counselling and emotional support to help families address personal, family and social challenges.
- Referral and service linkageConnects families with appropriate government, NGO, health, legal, education and other services.
- Integrated supportResponds to different and interconnected needs, including child protection, education, health, legal documentation and economic support.
- Family empowerment and participationEncourages families to participate in identifying solutions and building their own capacity and resilience.
- Partnership and community approachWorks closely with local authorities, communities, NGOs and other stakeholders to strengthen support for families.
Networking and partnership
SKO recognizes that lasting change for children, families, and communities cannot be achieved by one organization alone. Networking and partnership are therefore an important part of SKO’s approach, enabling us to work together with government institutions, local authorities, NGOs, community groups, schools, service providers, development partners, and other stakeholders.
Through these relationships, SKO strengthens coordination, referrals, knowledge sharing, and joint problem-solving to better respond to the needs and challenges faced by vulnerable children and families. SKO values partnerships based on trust, mutual learning, shared responsibility, and a common commitment to sustainable solutions. By connecting people, services, and resources, SKO aims to strengthen family and community resilience and contribute to safer, more protective, and supportive environments for children and families.
Where we work
- Phnom Penh, across 14 khans within 105 Sangkat (urban poor communities are selected)
- Some provinces will be selected for urban poor communities.
Message from the Director
Our key message is to continue putting families and children at the heart of everything we do.
SKO is committed to empowering vulnerable families to become stronger, more resilient, and able to find sustainable solutions to their challenges. We will continue to strengthen our professional social work, work closely with communities and partners, and ensure that every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe, caring, and supportive family environment.
Our team
SKO’s Structure
- Sytha HangProgram Manager
Savy RunSocial Worker
Sonutra ChheanSocial Worker
Borey SamSocial Worker
Panhapich OukSocial Worker
- Kunthamith KheangProject Manager
Chhaylim SunSocial Worker
Yary ChhaySocial Worker- Volunteer / Internship
- Soraksmey HengSenior Team Leader
Vanndy BinSocial Worker
Sophorn RosSocial Worker
Meyoer OeungSocial Worker
- Rachana ChheangFinance & Admin Manager
Chetnileak KeyFinance & Admin Assistant- Volunteer / Internship
Questions and answers
- Is SKO a registered organisation?
- Yes. Samatapheap Khnom Organization is registered with the Cambodian Ministry of Interior under permit number 457 (សជណ), issued on 20 April 2007. SKO is a local, non-political, non-profit organization.
- Where does SKO work?
- SKO works in the urban poor communities of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, across 14 khans and 105 sangkats.
- What does Samatapheap Khnom mean?
- Samatapheap Khnom (សមត្ថភាពខ្ញុំ) is Khmer for “my capacity.” The name reflects the belief that families already hold the capability to change their own circumstances, and that our job is to support that capacity rather than replace it.
Questions about how we work?
Our annual and audit reports are published in full. Ask us anything they do not cover.