Growing Without Clearing: How a Scholarship is Helping Forest Communities Farm Differently
In O’Som commune, where Thorn Khak grew up, about 80% of people still rely on farming, and in the past many families needed to clear new land to do it. Today he is the commune’s agriculture officer, helping farmers get more from the land they already have. His path, from a village in Pursat province to a university in Phnom Penh [...]
Conclusion of Support to the Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team
Wildlife Alliance concluded its support for the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT) in September 2025. Over the prior 24 years, Wildlife Alliance supported the team by strengthening its capacity in wildlife crime investigation, law enforcement and rescue operations, preparing it to operate independently under Cambodian government management. Wildlife Alliance worked with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries [...]
New Chapter for the Care for Rescued Wildlife Program
After 25 years of transformative partnership in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and Wildlife Alliance are entering a new chapter in their shared mission to protect Cambodia’s natural heritage. Reflecting decades of joint capacity-building and a planned progression of the Care for Rescued Wildlife program, MAFF is now fully equipped to assume complete [...]
Solar-Powered Wells Bring Clean Water to Over 1,200 Families
The Samkos REDD+ project protects over 280,000 hectares of forest in Cambodia by working with local communities on sustainable livelihoods and shared benefits. As part of this approach, the project invests in essential infrastructure, including clean water access, for the villages living alongside the forest. Since 2023, the Samkos REDD+ project has constructed over 65 solar-powered water wells, bringing daily access [...]
Leadership Transition at Wildlife Alliance
Our founder and longtime CEO, Suwanna Gauntlett, has stepped down, and John Willis has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer. His deep familiarity with operations ensures a smooth transition, and Wildlife Alliance will continue its steadfast mission to protect the Cardamom Landscape and the wildlife that calls it home. Suwanna leaves behind a remarkable legacy. Before founding Wildlife Alliance, she had [...]
Empowering Rural Women in Cambodia: Chron Damphawat Recognized by Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister
Since 2015, Wildlife Alliance has been working tirelessly to empower women in rural Cambodia by offering a variety of support services, including scholarships, financial education, sustainable livelihood opportunities, and microcredits. These initiatives are designed to enhance the living standards of women and their families, creating a ripple effect of positive change in their communities. A particularly inspiring story is that of [...]
In O’Som commune, where Thorn Khak grew up, about 80% of people still rely on farming, and in the past many […]
Wildlife Alliance concluded its support for the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team (WRRT) in September 2025.
Over the prior […]
After 25 years of transformative partnership in wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) and […]
The Samkos REDD+ project protects over 280,000 hectares of forest in Cambodia by working with local communities on sustainable livelihoods and […]
Our founder and longtime CEO, Suwanna Gauntlett, has stepped down, and John Willis has been appointed as Chief Executive […]
Since 2015, Wildlife Alliance has been working tirelessly to empower women in rural Cambodia by offering a variety of […]