What We Do
Khmer Crafts Center Cambodia Association grew out of Villageworks, a social enterprise founded nearly 19 years ago to empower rural artisans in Cambodia through fair-trade handicrafts. Starting in Kampong Thom province, Villageworks expanded across five regions, engaging women and families in weaving, sewing, and carving. To further strengthen local livelihoods, the Khmer Craft Center (KCC) was established in Baray District as a hub for training, sustainable production, and inclusive entrepreneurship—linking traditional crafts with climate-resilient rural development.
See Our Project
Decent and Inclusive Work
- Establish mixed-gender producer and entrepreneur groups with transparent and democratic governance.
- Train on labour rights, occupational health and safety, and ILO C190 on gender-based violence in the workplace.
- Link workers and entrepreneurs to social protection schemes (NSSF, pension, maternity, and disability benefits).
Inclusive Home workers groups and Market Access
- Provide entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and cooperative business development training for both women and men.
- Facilitate access to inclusive finance, digital platforms, and fair market linkages for MSMEs.
- Strengthen local value chains around sustainable handicrafts, agri-food, and community products.
Climate Adaptation and Green Transition
- Support climate-smart production, organic farming, and eco-friendly handicraft production.
- Pilot shock-responsive social protection measures for rural workers facing climate or market disruptions.
- Promote renewable energy use and local circular-economy practices.