{"id":191,"date":"2025-07-18T08:49:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T08:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webdemo.giantandro.com\/emdr\/?page_id=191"},"modified":"2025-10-07T03:03:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T03:03:28","slug":"our-history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/webdemo.giantandro.com\/emdr\/about-us\/our-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our History"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"boc_spacing \" style=\"height: 20px\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;196&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h3 class=\"boc_heading  al_left   bold_weight\"  style=\"color: #df1f28;\" ><span>WHO WE ARE<\/span><\/h3><h1 class=\"boc_heading  al_left   bold_weight\"  style=\"color: #000000;\" ><span>A Short History of EMDR Cambodia<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;text_blur&#8221;]EMDR Cambodia was registered as an association and non-governmental organization by the Ministry of Interior on November 10, 2023. It is not profit-oriented reporting to the Ministry of the Interior.<\/p>\n<p>EMDR Cambodia\u2019s staff follows a Code of Ethics based on Ethics of the American Psychologist Association (APA). The Code not only makes sure a proper treatment of all our clients as well as of our staff, but also to leave no-one behind. People with disabilities and of all genders are treated in the same, professional way. We guarantee personal integrity in all our activities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"boc_spacing \" style=\"height: 40px\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;section-our_team_structure&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1752829083313{background-color: #0682ff !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"boc_spacing \" style=\"height: 40px\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h3 class=\"boc_heading header-3 center   bold_weight\"  style=\"color: #ffffff;\" ><span>OUR TEAM STRUCTURE<\/span><\/h3><h1 class=\"boc_heading header-1 center   bold_weight\"  style=\"color: #ffffff;\" ><span>The EMDR Cambodia team<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;paragraph_white&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">EMDR Cambodia consists of 29 highly motivated employees from several fields. The organization has three offices in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Battambang.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;5&#8243; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;198&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;paragraph_white&#8221;]<strong>2014-2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First wave of EMDR therapists certified.<\/li>\n<li>Awareness-raising campaigns started in rural provinces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2017-2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Collaborative research published in global journals.<\/li>\n<li>Training programs extended to paraprofessionals and NGOs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2020-2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/li>\n<li>Shift to remote awareness efforts and broader community outreach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2023<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>EMDR Statutes renewed.<\/li>\n<li>EMDR Cambodia legally registered as an NGO by the Ministry of Interior (Nov 10, 2023).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2024-2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temporary expansion to Tboung Khmum with a new office (closed early 2025 due to end of USAID funding).<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing expansion of training, research, and partnerships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"boc_spacing \" style=\"height: 40px\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"boc_spacing \" style=\"height: 20px\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h3 class=\"boc_heading header-3 al_left   bold_weight\"  style=\"color: #df1f28;\" ><span>OUR HISTORY<\/span><\/h3><h1 class=\"boc_heading header-1 al_left   bold_weight\"  style=\"color: #000000;\" ><span>Part of the national campaign on mental health<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;text_blur&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756968322320{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]EMDR Cambodia is part of the national campaign on mental health. It had been launched by the Cambodian Ministry for Health and is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) through the Johanniter International Assistance. We are very grateful for this fruitful long-term collaboration for the sake of people in Cambodia. We also highly appreciate the collaboration with all our partners in Camboda and abroad.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;row-counter_history&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"single_numbers_holder boc_anim_hidden counter-history center regular_counter centered_digits \"><div id=\"counter3918\" class=\"counter\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" class=\"counter_hidden\" data-end-nu=\"29\" name=\"counter3918-value\" value=\"\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"counter_post_text\">+<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"counter_desc\">Staff members<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"single_numbers_holder boc_anim_hidden counter-history center regular_counter centered_digits \"><div id=\"counter7975\" class=\"counter\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" class=\"counter_hidden\" data-end-nu=\"2013\" name=\"counter7975-value\" value=\"\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"counter_post_text\">+<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"counter_desc\">Trained since<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"single_numbers_holder boc_anim_hidden counter-history center regular_counter centered_digits \"><div id=\"counter8337\" class=\"counter\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" class=\"counter_hidden\" data-end-nu=\"12\" name=\"counter8337-value\" value=\"\" \/>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"counter_post_text\">+<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"counter_desc\">Years Experience<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;202&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"boc_spacing \" style=\"height: 20px\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757909253354{background: #0682ff url(https:\/\/webdemo.giantandro.com\/emdr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/background.png?id=1026) !important;}&#8221;][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"boc_spacing \" style=\"height: 40px\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h3 class=\"boc_heading header-3 center   bold_weight\"  style=\"color: #ffffff;\" ><span>OUR SERVICES TODAY<\/span><\/h3><h1 class=\"boc_heading header-1 center   bold_weight\"  style=\"color: #ffffff;\" ><span>Are you interested in EMDR Cambodia\u2019s trainings and workshops?<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;paragraph_white&#8221;]Here are our <a href=\"https:\/\/webdemo.giantandro.com\/emdr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/List-of-services_EMDR-Cambodia_20250711.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">offers for companies, educational institutions, NGOs, and healthcare institutions<\/a>. Investing in mental health is an investment in the future. Our services are not only beneficial for the clients and participants, but also for their families and teammates.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have any questions? Find the <a href=\"https:\/\/webdemo.giantandro.com\/emdr\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">answers<\/a> here or <a href=\"https:\/\/webdemo.giantandro.com\/emdr\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image img_size=&#8221;boc_medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; image=&#8221;1020&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; image=&#8221;994&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; image=&#8221;1022&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; image=&#8221;1023&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"boc_spacing \" style=\"height: 40px\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;196&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;text_blur&#8221;]EMDR Cambodia was registered as an association and non-governmental organization by the Ministry of Interior on November 10, 2023. 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