FDCC - The Foundation for Developing Cambodian Communities

At FDCC we believe that:

Children

Our highest priority is the safety and security of our children
Each child should be treated as an individual with unique needs and wants
Each child should be given every opportunity to attain their personal goals
The children at Mekhala House should be provided with the level of emotional and material support that would be found in a typical middle class Cambodian family
The physical environment at Mekhala House should be supportive and non-threatening to the children’s emotional and physical needs
The emotional and financial support of the children should continue after they leave Mekhala House
The children should not be used as a marketing channel to raise funds for FDCC
Adult carers and visitors should not give preferential treatment to one child over another
The children should have access to education to create opportunities to improve their lives
FDCC will maintain a connection with the children after they leave Mekhala House
The children should be encouraged to maintain relationships with their guardians and relatives while at Mekhala House and after they leave

Organisation

The highest ethical and cultural standards should be applied to all FDCC activities
Our children, staff, volunteers and directors should be treated with respect and dignity in the context of the Cambodian cultural environment
FDCC aspires be an enjoyable and rewarding organisation for all involved
FDCC seeks to establish relationships with individuals and organisations that share our values and philosophies
FDCC is a non-political and non-denominational organisation

Community

Mekhala House and FDCC community projects should provide sustainable benefits to and meet the needs of the local community
Projects should be implemented with community consultation and participation
In Cambodia, females should be provided with as much opportunity to attain their personal goals as males