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Friends-International (FI) is an award-winning international social enterprise and registered non-governmental organization focusing on children's empowerment established in Cambodia in 1994. Its mission is "to build a future where all children are safe from all forms of abuse, are able to become productive citizens of their countries and contribute to a more equitable and sustainable world." FI works in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand and with 38 partners around the world, providing comprehensive social services to marginalized urban young people and their families. Since its inception, FI has supported the education, well-being, and sustainable reintegration of more than 300,000 marginalized children, youth, and caregivers.
FI pursues the empowerment and protection of children and youth through a variety of projects that fall into four programs: Friends Programs, ChildSafe International, CYTI Alliance, and Friends Social Business. In recognition of its impact, FI has received the following awards:
:::*The Child10 Award (2014)
:::*The WildAsia Award for Most Inspiring Responsible Tourism Initiative (2014)
:::*The AGFund International Prize for Pioneering Human Development Project (2013)
:::*GlobalJournal Top 100 NGOs (2012,2013)
:::*The Schwab Foundation Award for Social Entrepreneurship (2009)
:::*The Isabelle Allende Foundation Espiritu Award (2008)
:::*The Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship (2007)
:::*The Gold Medal of the Cambodian Government for the Reconstruction of the Country (2005)
:::*The Silver Medal of the Sociétéd’ Encouragement au Progrès (2003)
:::*The Order of Australia for Service to Humanity (2002)