TASK is a faith-based Cambodian organisation (NGO) that is passionate about helping people who live in

slums and urban poor communities to have better quality of life, including improved physical, spiritual, social

and emotional wellbeing. Through a number of integrated programs TASK provides assistance and hope to

some of the poorest people living in Mean Chey district, Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital city.

TASK is a Cambodian non-government organisation that was officially established on October 1st 2004. The full

name of the organisation (in Khmer)  is "Trotrung ning Akpiwat Sahakum Krey kror" which translates in

English as "Supporting and Development of the Poor Communities". TASK is primarily working in Mean Chey

District, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which is one of the poorest Districts in Phnom Penh. It has a population of about

300,000 people. The majority of these people are Khmer, some Vietnamese, and a minority of Cham (Khmer

Muslim). TASK works with approximately 2500 people per month through a range of integrated health and

development projects.

Self-Reliance and Community Mobilization

TASK seeks to have greater participation of local community people with their participation and commitment for

sustainable development by helping communities to recognize and mobilize their own resources, skills, and in

particular, to encourage Christians of the local churches and authorities to be involved in the development of their

own communities.

Health

TASK refers the families in the local community who have malnourished children, chronic diseases and pregnant

women to use health services near to where they live.