Save the Earth Cambodia

Save the Earth Cambodia is a dynamic, not for profit, registered NGO based in Cambodia. Save The Earth Cambodia first commenced in November 2006 to respond to the evident need for local capacity building in Cambodia and for leadership in promoting Climate Change issues and mitigation strategies and Disaster Risk Reduction in Cambodia. Save the Earth Cambodia (STEC) is a non-government, non-profit, neutral, non-racial, non-religious, and non-political organization. STEC does not provide equipment and financial means and human resources to support any political party or its candidates. Save the Earth promotes environmental & energy facilities, builds local capacity at community and institutional levels and creates awareness in the community and in the local authorities in regard to climate change and gender issues. Issues concerning Climate Change are addressed by mitigation and adaptation activities that can have an impact on the environment. These activities are carried out through empowerment programs involving community and community based institutions to identify the options in regard to mitigation and adaptation, and the identified options are mainstreamed into commune development plans. VISION STATEMENT To be a professional, results oriented organisaton that works collaboratively with partners and empowers communities to achieve harmony and prosperity in the whole of Cambodia. MISSION STATEMENT They empower people (including marginalized, vulnerable, indigenous etc. people's fundamental rightsrights mainly on land, natural resources, gender considerations etc.),  to reduce their risk to manmade and natural  disasters; adapting to climate change by creating awareness,  gender empowerment; support them to build healthy and environmentally friendly communities and public institutions. Values > Women’s and Children’s Rights - Based on the UN Charter and Declaration of Policies on Women’s and Children’s Rights, the STEC ensure observance and compliance > Climate Change - They give priority to Climate Change Adaptation as propounded and undertaken by UN Agencies and Institutions > Disaster Risk Reduction - The STEC programs and projects are crafted following the principles declared by the MDG of the UN especially concerning the Hyogo Framework for Action. > Achievement - They plan their work, achieve their objectives and strive to make an impact in communities. > Equal Opportunity - They recognize that all people have capacity and they support people to realize their potential > Collaboration and Participation - They seek active partners and are committed to actively engaging communities in decision making. > Creativity - They look for new ways to do their work. > Responsibility - They take responsibility for their work, complete all tasks and strive for quality outcomes. > Leadership - They provide strong and clear guidance and support to those they work with. > Wellbeing of Staff - They consider staff to be their most valuable asset and create a supportive and professional environment in which staff can fulfill their potential. > Team Work - They value the strength of working together and of having an inclusive approach. > Wisdom - They consider all views and aspects before they act.