About Us

What is CamWEN

CamWEN is a coalition of associations which promote Cambodia Women Entrepreneurs.

CamWEN aim is to raise awareness, raise the standard and set up network for Women Entrepreneurs.

We accept association as a member not individual.

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HISTORY OF CamWEN

  • Initiated by CWEA as a focal point of AWEN in 2017
  • Endorsed the initiative and supported for the establishment by MoWA in 2019
  • The election for the first mandate President and vice President were elected in July 2020
  • The President, Vice President, the Boards and Advisory were officially appointed by MoWA in 2021

VISION

A strong business coalition in Cambodia for the promotion, empowerment, sustainable and inclusive development of women entrepreneurs.

MISSION

The Cambodian Women Entrepreneurs Network (CamWEN) has a mission to promote entrepreneurship, opportunities for entrepreneurship development in Cambodia at national and international level. This can be done through enhancing network, exchange of experiences and lesson learn and the collection of the strong voices of women entrepreneurs and business women; and through partnership between the government, the private sector and stakeholders for the promotion of women economic empowerment.​

CamWEN’ PURPOSES

  • 1

    To facilitate, promote, strengthening and expansion of communication networks, support each other, share information and lessons related to the development of women’s entrepreneurship

  • 2
    Contributing to gender mainstreaming into business in Cambodian and in the region
  • 3
    Promote and enhance the response to the problems and needs of women in the business sector, micro and small enterprises in a sustainable and in a friendly atmosphere manner by the collection and enhance the voices of women entrepreneur representatives, including young entrepreneurs in the business sector, in the dialogue between the government and the private sector.
  • 4
    The collection and promotion of the voices of representatives of women entrepreneurs, including young women entrepreneurs in business, in the dialogue between the government and the private sector.
  • 5
    Strengthen the representation of women entrepreneurs in Cambodia for participation as in share experiences, collaboration and connection with the ASEAN Women Entrepreneurs Network (AWEN) and the Community Entrepreneurship Network, both regionally and internationally.

CamWEN MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

Advisory Committee:
  • H.E. Dr. Ing Kantha Phavi, MoWA, Chairperson
  • H.E. Chan Sorey, MoWA, Member
  • H.E. Tek Reth Kamrong, MoC, Member
  • H.E. Lay Navine, MoC, Member
  • H.E. Hun Dany, MoT, Member
  • Mrs. Kruy Narin, MoEF, Member
  • H.E. The Chhun Hak, Representative of MoWA
  • H.E. Soth Sithon, Representative of MoWA
  • Mrs. Chea Chankakakda, CCC, Member
  • H.E. Suong Noy, One Village One Product, Member
Board of Directors and Board Advisors:
  • LCT. Dr. Eng Lykuong, Chairperson
  • LCT. Chhay Sivlin, Vice Chair
  • Mrs. You Bory, Member
  • Mrs. By Outhanvatey, Member
  • Mrs, Lar Sopheak, Member
  • Mrs. Lay Kanika, Member
  • Mrs. Orn Sidana, Board Advisor
  • Oknha Sreat Momsophea, Board Advisor
Obsevers:
  • H.E. Mam Dathalineth
  • Mrs. Pich RothMony
  • Mrs. Voeung Dalice
  • Mrs. Chanleakhena Sophat
  • Ms. Ly Sophalla
  • Ms. Sela Bopha
Secretariate:
  • LCT. CHIM Manavy, Executive Director
  • Mrs. Lar Sopheak, CamWEN Secretary General
  • Mrs. By Outhanvatey, Treasurer
  • Miss. Tith Phanith, Media
  • Mrs. Yin Molika, Admin

CamWEN’s MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS

More than 300 members

More than 600 members

More than 600 members

KEY ACTIVITIES OF CamWEN

  • 1
    Meeting with Governmental Ministries of Cambodia
  • 2
    Joint ASEAN and AWC…Meetings
  • 3
    Make Women Entrepreneurs ‘voices to be HEARD on their difficulties. Work hand in hand with Cambodia Government, Stakeholders, Development Partners and Associations
  • 4
    Promote and develop capacity of Cambodia Women entrepreneurs
  • 5
    Represent Cambodian Women Entrepreneurs to ASEAN as well as to the World

CamWEN PERSPECTIVE TOWARD AWEN 2025: Board Meetings

CamWEN has organized 14 Board Meetings to discuss on the By-Law, Vision and Mission, Planning, to appoint Secretary General, term of association members…

The last Board Meeting was on 27 Oct.2023 to discussed and approved:

  • The proposed Vision of CamWEN
  • Action Plan of CamWEN 2023- 2025
  • Preparation for the official registration of CamWEN.
  • Preparation for the organizing of the First AWEN Board Meeting in Cambodia ( In-Person) in SR 04 December 2023.
  • All Board Members should be ready for the future involvement in AWEN and ASEAN meetings

CamWEN PERSPECTIVE TOWARD AWEN: AWEN Board Meeting in SR 04 Dec. 2023

Review AWEN activities for the past 2 years and future plan 2023-2025.

Review AWEN TOR.
Discussed on the Philippine cases: Admission as members of AWEN

Discuss on AWEN future plan 2023-2025:

  • AWEN Purpose 1: Create regional forum, business matching.
  • AWEN Purpose 2: To assist AWEN Women Entrepreneurs on business managementv
  • AWEN Purpose 3: To assist AWEN Women Entrepreneurs on better access to finance
  • AWEN Purpose 4: To assist AWEN Women Entrepreneurs on start-up
  • AWEN Purpose 5: To link with international/regional network of Women Entrepreneurs

CamWEN PERSPECTIVE TOWARD AWEN

Continue the core activities that have been done previously

Extend the implementation of other core activities stated in the ToR

Expand the membership and connections internationally

Strengthen the internal Policies and Procedures

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