The Wholistic Development Organization (WDO) was established as a local NGO in Dec 2005, continuing the work of the FAITH project (Food And Income Generation, Training and Health) which had been run by Southeast Asian Outreach (SAO) and International Cooperation Cambodia (ICC).

The organization is committed to a multi-dimensional approach to its program that deliberately addresses the various dimensions of poverty in target communities. WDO has two main program areas – a community development project that works across five provinces (approx. 60 villages) and a church based project that works with pastors and local church leaders to promote understanding of a wholistic approach to communities and individuals.The two main programs are; Cheas Ponleu/ Shining Light (CP) and Wholistic Community Development Project (WCDP).

WCDP works in poor rural communities throughout Cambodia to improve physical, social, spiritual and environmental situations mainly through facilitating training, education and awareness raising in the fields of agriculture, gender, rights, water and sanitation and income generation.

CP works with the pastors or Christian leaders in provinces, to encourage them in completing wholistic ministry in their local communities. This is achieved through conducting training courses in spiritual, physical, emotional and social areas along with offering further wisdom to the leaders. The CP program also works with pastors and leaders in undertaking practical development initiatives.