The mission of Veterans International in Cambodia is to assist in the rehabilitation of Cambodians living with disabilities and help them to lead active, fulfilling lives.
Our goal is to support victims of war and poverty who are often living on the margins of society. We give them the tools to help build better lives for themselves and their families, empowering them to become productive members of their communities with greater opportunities and abilities.
Recent News and Updates
January 2013
VIC and The Handa Foundation opened The Handa Rehabilitation Center in Cambodia on January 31, 2013. This private clinic will provide funding to VIC's three free clinics. See a report on the opening here.
December 2012
On December 24, 2012, VIC signed an MoU with MoSVY regarding VIC's sustainability plan for 2013 to 2015. MoSVY took over the management of the three rehabilitation centers at the start of 2013.
October 2012
VIC held a strategic planning workshop in Kampongsom Province on October 22-26. The workshop was supported by AusAid and the Australian Red Cross.
September 2012
An agreement between The Handa Foundation and MoSVY for establishing The Handa Rehabilitation Center (THRC). VIC, in conjunction with THF, started to set up staffing and equip the clinic.
July 2012
On July 12, 2012, several USAID officials visited the Kien Khleang rehabilitation center. After touring the facility, they presented VIC with a certificate for their 20 years of cooperation with USAID in working for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). For a report of the visit and pictures, please click here.
June 2012
Please see our Annual report for 2011.
On June 4, the VIC clinics in Prey Veng and Kratie began implementing a voluntary sliding fee for service. The goal of this fee was to ask those Cambodians who can afford it to contribute to the costs, while continuing to provide free services for the needy. VIC composed a Sliding Fee manual, which also includes the poverty assessment form, registration form, fees for rehabilitation services, patient flow and financial control. The manual ensures that the poor and the rich receive the same quality of services. From the first month of pilot implementation, some 80% of very poor persons with disabilities (PWDs) receiving services committed to participating in the program, although they could only afford to contribute small amount. Cambodia's Persons with Disabilities Foundation has encouraged VIC to continue to implement this program and expects to follow this model in other rehabilitation centers in the future. The voluntary fee for service is expected to generate $10,000 - 20,000 in 2012. The voluntary fee was implemented earlier in the year at the Kien Khleang clinic.
May 2012
Please find attached our most recent VIC Update May 2012.pdf.
February 2012
On February 15, the VIC clinic in Kien Khleang began implementing a voluntary sliding fee for service. The goal of this fee was to ask those Cambodians who can afford it to contribute to the costs, while continuing to provide free services for the needy. VIC composed a Sliding Fee manual, which also includes the poverty assessment form, registration form, fees for rehabilitation services, patient flow and financial control. The manual ensures that the poor and the rich receive the same quality of services. From the first month of pilot implementation, some 80% of very poor persons with disabilities (PWDs) receiving services committed to participating in the program, although they could only afford to contribute small amount. Cambodia's Persons with Disabilities Foundation has encouraged VIC to continue to implement this program and expects to follow this model in other rehabilitation centers in the future. The voluntary fee for service is expected to generate $10,000 - 20,000 in 2012.
From February 6-9, the CFO of The International Center, Nain Anderson, visited the Cambodia offices of VIC. While there, she held meetings with senior staff members and others regarding efforts to improve the sustainability of VIC's programs.
December 2011
Please click here to view the December 2011 VIC Update.
November 2011
VIC held a disability awareness event in coordination with the 50th Anniversary of USAID and the 20th Anniversary of VIC. Please click here for a report of the event, here for pictures of the event, and here for news on the event. Also, click here to see a news video of the event
Please note the date of the USAID/VIC event has changed to November 18, 2011. Please click here for the new invitation.
Mark The Date, the 50th Anniversary of USAID and 20th Anniversary of VIC: A disabilities awareness campaign, joint effort sponsored by the USAID mission, will be held on November 17, 2011 in Prey Veng province.
Click here to see the invite.
October 2011
Please click here to see our latest update.
September 2011
Please click here to see our latest update.
Deputy Country Representative Tokyo Bak assumed the role of Country Representative from outgoing Country Representative Pining McAndrew
July 2011
Changing lives, one prosthesis at a time, The Phnom Penh Post, July 29, 2011
May 2011
Click here to see the latest VIC Program Update.
April 2011
Catalina Serna-Valencia, Chief Program Officer for The International Center and Consultant Arthur Webb travelled to Cambodia to conduct a market study regarding VIC's clinics. Click here to view pictures.
March 2011
VIC Deputy Country Representative Tokyo Bak travelled to the United States for meetings and capacity development. Please click here for more information.
January 2011
On January 25th, 2011, VIC and MOSVY signed a memorandum of understanding. Please click here for more information.
December 2010
On December 10, 2010, VIC participated in the 10th Annual National Physiotherapy Congress. Please click here for more information.
VIC participated in the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Please click here for more information.
Please click here for our latest newsletter.
August 2010
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January 2010
If you wish to donate for immediate relief for the Haiti Earthquake, please direct your donations to the Red Cross or http://clintonbushhaitifund.org/.
November 2009
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September 2009
New videos can be found in our Patient Stories section.
August 2009
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July 8, 2009
VIC held an awareness party with author Loung Ung.
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July 2, 2009
VIC hosted a Victims of War awareness event with Senator John Kerry.
Info and Photos...
January 2009
We are pleased to announce that VIC has now become a part of The International Center. For more information please read our Announcement Letter.
