Impact Snapshot
Land of Hope: The Journey of Puthay and Da
Once struggling as low-income workers in Phnom Penh, Puthay and Da found new opportunity when they were granted land under LASED II. Starting with small-scale farming, they expanded into organic vegetable production, building a reliable income and a stable future. Today, their family enjoys improved living conditions and economic security, demonstrating how land access can empower families to transform their lives through hard work and resilience.
Read full story...The Foundation of LASED III
The foundation of LASED III is the results of LASED II:
Land Titles Issued
As of December 2019, 3,362 families (75%) of the original 4,441 eligible land recipients received their formal land titles.
New Land Allocation
Land allocation was completed in one new SLC site, benefiting 650 families.
Infrastructure Completion
Execution rates for planned infrastructure (roads, social facilities, community markets) ranged between 73% to 100% of project targets.
LASED III Project Deliverables
By the end of LASED III, the project aims to achieve:
15,000 Households
Approximately 15,000 rural households directly benefiting.
15 Indigenous Communities
Land tenure security support for up to 15 Indigenous Communities for ICLT registration.
30 Indigenous Communities
Development support for 30 Indigenous Communities with completed ICLT.
Improved Access
Improved access to all-weather roads, primary schools, and health posts for targeted communities.