Buddhism for Social Development Action

Buddhism for Social Development Action (BSDA) is a local NGO which was established on the 5th of January 2005 by seven monks’ founder at Wat Nokor Bachey and registered with the Ministry of Interior on July 05, 2005. BSDA does not work for any political party or promotes the religion of its members. It only focuses on social development and improve the livelihoods of the poorest families in the communities. BSDA has been cooperating and working with local communities and government departments in order to provide support and consultancy in the areas of education, health, social accountability, climate change and social enterprise for the poorest and vulnerable people.

BSDA is a partner of KAPE to manage a project funded by the European Commission (EU)- called Strengthening Education & Employability in Kampuchea (SEEK). The project implements in three provinces including Kampong Cham, Tbaung Khmum, and Kampong Chhnang. This program is to be implemented in 50 Primary Schools and 15 Lower Secondary Schools, a period of three years starting from January 2020.