With the help of the International Trade Center (ITC) of the United Nations in Geneva and the Handwerkskammer Koblenz (Chamber of Skilled Crafts of Koblenz, Germany) we provide support to small and family-run craft enterprises to improve their capacity in technical aspects and operations. Working with a number of international partners since 2003 in a number of silk weaving villages, we address the weavers' needs and constraints on supply, production and sales. We do this through community building and enabling the weavers to deliver high quality products that meet market requirements.
In cooperation with our international partners, we have carried out activities such as marketing support, workshops on micro-enterprises and craft design, training on technology and management, and participation in trade fairs and exhibitions at home and abroad. We have also supported the establishment of 12 multifunctional craft centers in different provinces including silk weaving in Takeo and silversmithing in Kampong Luong.