Background

A group of Catholic agencies have met semi-regularly over the past 10 years in order to share information and solidarity among likeminded organizations on behalf of the poorest in Cambodia. In June 2011, Bishop Olivier asked agencies represented to do more to enhance cooperation particularly as many Catholic organizations work in similar sectors, such as health and education. An ad hoc committee was formed to help better define this group. It was discussed that there may be natural connections that could be cultivated and enriched through joint activities and a more guided, unified approach to implementation and sharing. Several meeting of the ad hoc group have occurred and in September 2011, a facilitated discussion took place among Catholic agencies to identify areas of working together. These events form the basis for this Terms of Reference.

What is the role of a steering committee?

Working Group Steering Committee

A steering committee of five comprised of at least four participating organizations appointed by the bishop as well as his designate will serve for a period of two years. Each year, two new members will change on the Steering Committee to ensure continuity and broad-based participation. The Steering Committee will meet on a regular basis to discuss current issues raised, assist with preparing thrice-yearly alliance meetings, and help to facilitate relationships among alliance members or design joint Network events involving, as appropriate, other members of the Network for logistics or other support

CACD Membership

Membership in the alliance is open to all organizations affiliated with the Catholic Church. This includes religious orders, NGOs, movements (working in Charity & Development) and some delegates of the local Catholic Church. Representation at CACD meetings/events will generally be the head of the agency or his/her designate.

The Steering Committee Activity

plan the meetings of the larger group—arrange speakers, set agenda, including calling for an urgent meeting for extraordinary occasions (emergency response, etc)
expand the directory to include a description of various areas in which the NGOs are active
facilitate discussions and exchange among the members
Arrange a session on Catholic Social Teaching for a varied audience (in Khmer for local NGO staff) or for the participation of alliance members, or other topics as requested

Our

Steering Committee

Bishop. Olivier Schmitthaeusler

Apostolic Vicariate of Phnom Penh

Chair

Mr. Kim Rattana

Caritas Cambodia

Member

Dr. Phon Sophal

Saint Paul Institute

Member

Mr. Ly Sovanna

Catholic Social Communication

Member

Mr. TOM Chheat

Karuna Battambang

Member

Mr. Phan Bora

Peace Family and Development Organization

Member

Mr. Art Kirby

Catholic Relief Services

Member

Mr. Chan Pheakdey

Caritas Australia

Member

Membership in the alliance is open to
all organizations affiliated Catholic Church.

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