IMR-CHA | Islamic Medical Relief for Cambodia Humanity Association

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About Us

Who We Are

Islamic Medical Relief for Cambodia Humanity Association (IMR-CHA) is a Cambodian medical humanitarian association rooted in Islamic virtues, compassion, and social solidarity. It works to improve well-being and help build an equitable, healthy, and resilient Cambodian society with long-term sustainability.

Our work is carried out by volunteer networks of physicians, healthcare professionals, and youth. Services are open to the Muslim community and to all Cambodian people without discrimination, with priority given to the poorest, the most vulnerable, and communities in remote areas.

IMR-CHA operates in cooperation with national and sub-national authorities, religious institutions, humanitarian organizations, and philanthropists, and adheres to the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.

Organization Type

Non-profit Medical Humanitarian Association

Registration

Ministry of Interior, Registration No. 7128

Area of Operation

Cambodia

Our Purpose

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

To build a healthy, equitable, and resilient society through quality care rooted in Islamic values and national solidarity.

Our Mission

To provide accessible and compassionate medical care to the vulnerable, promote public health awareness, train youth and mobilize Muslim medical professionals, and build national and international partnerships that sustain our work.

What Guides Us

Our Core Values

Compassion and mutual assistance

Care offered as an act of charity and human solidarity.

Equity and non-discrimination

Service to all, regardless of faith, ethnicity, gender, or status.

Professionalism and quality

Clinical standards, ethics, and accountability in every activity.

Volunteerism and youth participation

A new generation trained, mobilized, and given responsibility.

National solidarity

Working alongside authorities, institutions, and communities.

Long-term sustainability

Resources, systems, and partnerships built to endure.

Our Work

Our Five Program Areas

IMR-CHA delivers its mandate through five interconnected program areas.

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Humanitarian Healthcare Services

Free medical check-ups
Consultations
Treatment
Essential medicines
Mobile clinics
Support for low-income patients

Volunteer distributing essential supplies to a mother and child

Emergency Response and Relief

Rapid medical aid
Pharmaceuticals
Emergency supplies
Disaster, flood, fire, and traffic-accident response
Support for affected families, the sick, orphans, and people in need

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Public Health Promotion

Hygiene
Disease prevention
Healthy living
Physical and mental wellness
Awareness campaigns with schools, religious institutions, and communities

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Human Capital Development

First-aid training
Community health training
Volunteer and youth development
Healthcare staff development
Medical scholarships

Healthcare professionals and community partners planning together

Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

Close collaboration with:

Ministries
National and international institutions
Humanitarian organizations
Philanthropists
Support for community healthcare facilities

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Mobile Clinics & Outreach

Bringing Healthcare Closer to Communities

Mobile clinics reach remote and underserved communities with free medical check-ups, consultations, treatment, and essential medicines, supporting patients with limited financial means.

Our Beneficiaries

Who We Serve

IMR-CHA prioritizes populations whose access to healthcare is limited by poverty, distance, or crisis.

Poor and underprivileged households

With no reliable access to medical care.

Vulnerable groups

Including women, children, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities.

Remote and underserved communities

Muslim villages and rural communities

Victims of disasters, fires, and road traffic accidents

The sick, orphans, and families in acute need

Volunteers, youth, and health students

Seeking training, scholarships, and professional development.

Services are open to the Muslim community and to all Cambodian people without discrimination.

Our Approach

How We Work

We bridge community health gaps across Cambodia by combining professional medical expertise, trusted local networks, and strong institutional partnerships.

1

Professional Medical Expertise

We mobilize licensed healthcare professionals and trained volunteers.

2

Trusted Local Networks

We work closely with the public health system, local authorities, and community leaders.

3

Community Outreach

Community screening, mobile outreach, health education, and preventive care.

4

Direct-to-Provider Assistance

Transparent, direct-to-provider financial assistance for vulnerable patients requiring urgent care.

Monitoring and Accountability

All activities are documented and monitored to ensure accountability, measurable results, continuous improvement, and sustainable community impact beyond each intervention.

Gallery

Community Health & Relief

Illustrative images of the kinds of community health and relief activities IMR-CHA delivers.

Leadership

Governance and Structure

IMR-CHA is governed by a Board of Directors committee and an Executive Committee, which set policy and oversee the association's activities. Day-to-day management is led by the Executive Committee, supported by technical volunteers and program coordinators.