What is CIPO?

CIPO is an Indigenous People-led organization that combines the best knowledge of IP and Cambodian society context with the ability to creatively respond to the needs and supports of the Indigenous Peoples in Cambodia. CIPO comes from the world Cambodia Indigenous Peoples Organization (C.I.P.O). 

Vision

CIPO wants to see Indigenous Peoples (IP) with the capacity to proactively and responsively promote Indigenous Peoples Community (IPC) to be a permanent entity living with dignity within the multicultural society of Cambodia.

Mission

CIPO exists to improve well-being, rights and sustainable development of the IP communities, through strengthening the IPs’ sense of ownership on land and natural resources management, economic development and culture/tradition conservation.

Goal

CIPO’s goal is to build the capacity and empower the IPs to take lead and own the development processes of IP communities in Cambodia.

Values

  y Leadership: we believe in the potential of others (especially women and youth) to develop and define their own direction.

  yNon-discrimination: we value equitable relationships between peoples regardless of clture/tradition, ethnicity, status, hierarchy, gender, age, political trend or background.

  y Integrity and accountability: we value integrity and we believe in holding ourselves accountable to all stakeholders.

  y Solidarity and sacrifice: we value solidarity and we sacrifice for common spirit, collective benefits and commitment to develop and sustain IP community.

Who we work with

Our core programs relevant for work with diverse groups, both directly and in partnerships, including:

1.      IP Communities;

2.        Civil society organizations (CSOs), which includes non-government organizations (NGOs) and         community based organizations (CBOs);

3.      Sub-national administrations;

4.      Institutions and departments of central government; and

5.      Private sector, where relevant to social development goals.

Development Partners (includes UN agencies)