Third Survivor-led Training Session Builds Confidence and Safety Coping Skills
APLE Cambodia successfully conducted its latest empowerment program under the theme
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Protect children from online and offline
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
APLE prevents, detects, and responds to online and offline child sexual abuse and exploitation. We work with government, law enforcement, social services, communities, and industries to stop harm, secure justice, and support recovery.
About Us
Our Mission
For over two decades, APLE (Action Pour Les Enfants) has led the fight against child sexual exploitation and abuse in Cambodia. Our holistic, survivor-centered strategy mobilizes communities, law enforcement, social services, and the private sector. By strengthening social and legal systems across policy, criminal justice, victim support, and communities, and aligning with global standards, we create a community where children are safer.
- Survivor‑centered and international standards‑aligned responses guided by the WeProtect Model National Response with strong multi‑agency coordination.
- From incident reports to victim identification, crisis intervention, and law enforce actions.
- Advocate and support adoption of international standards, and evidence‑based guidance for lawmakers.
What We Do
Our Approach
APLE combats child sexual exploitation by advancing legal reform, strengthening the criminal justice system, providing survivor support, engaging communities and industry, and employing technology and data.
Criminal Justice Development
APLE strengthens Cambodia’s criminal justice response to child sexual exploitation. We train law enforcement on child-centered SOPs and cross-border collaboration. This enhances investigations, boosts convictions, and ensures timely justice.
Victim Support
APLE delivers survivor-centered support for child sexual exploitation victims. We provide crisis response, psychosocial and legal aid, court accompaniment, and reintegration support. This empowers recovery and justice for children.
Community and Industry Engagement
APLE engages communities and industries to prevent and report child sexual exploitation. We deliver targeted awareness campaigns, training, and child protection codes of conduct to drive early detection and compliance.
Policy and legal reforms
APLE champions policy and legal reform, aligning child protection frameworks with international standards. We advocate for priority laws and provide evidence-based guidance to strengthen prevention, detection, and prosecution, ensuring survivor-centered justice.
Technology and Data Exchange
APLE optimizes the fight against child sexual exploitation through technology and data exchange. We deploy INHOPE-aligned reporting, Project Arachnid, and transparent, disaggregated data. This strengthens evidence, collaboration, and accountability.
Fast Facts
Our Impact at a Glance
Explore the measurable difference APLE makes. These facts showcase over two decades of protecting children, securing justice, and empowering survivors of child sexual exploitation.
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Victims & their family members supported
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Professionals trained
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Children & parents educated
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CSEA offenders prosecuted
"Be part of our success story"
Fighting CSAM
We are a global network of 57 member hotlines.
As a proud member of the INHOPE Network, APLE is part of a global force leading the fight against Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) online. This vast network, comprising 57 hotlines across five continents, works tirelessly to remove millions of CSAM images and videos from the internet each year. INHOPE connects and supports hotlines like ours, driving crucial legislative and policy development to protect children worldwide.
Find hotline
If you spotted CSAM on the internet, report it; don't ignore it.
Our Causes
Support a Specific Cause, Protect a Child
Every donation to APLE fuels our relentless fight against child sexual exploitation and abuse in Cambodia. Your generosity directly creates a safer future for vulnerable children.
Crisis Intervention & Rescue
10K
Donation
- Siem Reap
- Jan - Dec, 2026
Provision of wellbeing, travel, meals, clothing, and essentials so survivors can access services without barriers.
Psychological Counseling
6K
Donation
- Kampong Thom
- Jan - Dec, 2026
Ongoing counseling and mental health care tailored to child survivors and families.
Legal Support & Justice
20K
Donation
- Cambodia
- Jan - Dec, 2026
Free legal representation, protective orders, and safe, child-friendly court support.
Survivor Empowerment
6K
Donation
- Cambodia
- Jan - Dec 2026
School re-entry, tutoring, and education support to restore stability and future opportunities.
Community Awareness
30K
Donation
- Battambang
- Jan - Dec 2026
Evidence-led campaigns and training to prevent abuse and increase safe reporting.
End Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
Discover APLE digital resilience resources to take action, educate your community, and protect children across offline‑online spaces.
News & Spotlight
Protecting Children in Cambodia
Stay informed with our latest updates on our law enforcement collaboration, survivor‑centered response, OCSEA trends, and community‑led prevention.
2025 ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online Protection: Empowering Children and Strengthening ASEAN’s Commitment
APLE representatives joined the 2025 ASEAN ICT Forum on Child Online
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