1. Source of funding

Forum SYD, UNESCO, UNFPA Cambodia, Association for Progression Communications, Open Institute

     2. Mission and Objectives

KYSD acts to reduce poverty through building the capacity of youth, mobilizing and empowering them to work in coordination with others to bring development to remote areas of Cambodia, improve the quality of life of women, men and children, and support community groups to implement activities in economic, cultural, social, and environmental sectors in partnership with commune councils and civil society organizations.

     1. To empower youth and unite youth in Cambodia and the region in a youth network.
     2. To build recognition by the Cambodia government of youth as partners for the development of the country and building peace.
     3. To enhance gender equality.
     4. To contribute to strengthening decentralization and deconcentration.
     5. To reduce social problems and environmental destruction.

   3.  Areas of work relating to youth employment

Giving Youth a Voice, Green Jobs, Skills and Employability

   4. Partners and areas of partnerships

UN Youth Advisory Panel, Volcam, Youth Committee for Unity and Development (National Youth Policy Network), NGO Forum,
Learning and Communication Focus Group of the Ministry of Interior (LCFG), National Climate Change Network in Cambodia (NCCN),
Working Group for Partnership in Decentralization (WGPD), HACC Non-Formal Education Partners (NEP).

   5. Existing or potential partnerships with the ILO

   6. Successful youth employment interventions

The KYSD main programs include: (1) Youth Development Program Unit, (2) Youth Participation and Rights Program (3) and the Natural Resource and Climate Change Program Unit.