OUR MISSION
Empower genocide survivors and their descendants in their quest to find lost family members, to offer real hope and healing through the transformative power of DNA.
We - The Reconnecting Cambodia Project
Reconnecting Cambodia UK focus on raising awareness, developing partnerships, fundraising and supporting the growth of the family-finding programme, particularly among Cambodian communities and adoptees in the UK and USA. We are an independent organisation and part of the Reconnecting Cambodia Project (RCP), an international initiative dedicated to helping people of Cambodian origin find and reconnect with family members they have been separated from.
We are founding partners of two independent organisations: DNACambodia (Netherlands), which leads DNA testing, family matching, genealogical research and participant administration; and Khmer Family Charity Organisation (KFCO Cambodia), which focuses on local community outreach, raising awareness and supporting people in Cambodia who are searching for missing relatives. Together, we bring international outreach, DNA expertise and local community support under one shared mission: helping separated Cambodian families find one another.
Starting in the 1970s, Cambodia was plunged into a devastating conflict. War, genocide, poverty and adoption ripped families apart, and the chaos left in the wake of the political upheaval made it extremely difficult for these families to find each other, even decades later.
In a world enriched by connection, the Reconnecting Cambodia project is a family tracing service, supporting the nation’s ongoing recovery and healing from the past.
Our commitment extends beyond just locating loved ones—we offer free DNA testing, resources, support and safeguarding services to assist families throughout their journey.
By helping to expand the Cambodian DNA pool on global commercial databases, we dramatically enhance the likelihood of finding close relative matches, weaving a vibrant tapestry of connection and hope for generations to come.
STEAR-ing towards family reunions:
Science | Test | Educate | Assist | Restore
