BTB prefecture CHILD SAfeguarding Office

19/09/2026

CSO Office- Battambang Prefecture:

The Child Safeguarding Office successfully conducted its 5th Seminar/Workshop on Facilitator Skills, focusing on Action Methods & Resources.

The two-day event took place from 19–20 September 2026 at Fr. Arrupe Hall in Battambang. It brought together 15 key participants from diverse parishes and schools to enhance their facilitation capacities.

Led by CSO Resource Person -Mr. Chheang Mab (Lokru Mab), the session equipped attendees with practical tools and creative methodologies to effectively advocate for and implement child safeguarding policies within their respective communities.

30/06/2026

30/06/2026

BATTAMBANG: The Battambang prefecture Child Safeguarding Office hosted its second capacity-building workshop on June 20–21, 2026. The two-day seminar focused on personal introspection to help 15 facilitators and volunteers navigate sensitive safeguarding issues with emotional intelligence.

The seminar centered on "Self-Understanding" and the "Basics of Introspection Tools." Lokro Map returned as the primary facilitator, guiding participants through interactive exercises and self-assessment methodologies designed to strengthen personal reflection.

An intimate, dedicated cohort of 15 attendees participated in this second training. This focused group size allowed for deep, meaningful discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on practice with the introduced introspection tools.

Towards the end of the seminar, Fr. Glenn and Bishop K**e visited to offer words of encouragement. Bishop K**e shared that Pope Leo XIV commended the ongoing efforts of the Battambang prefecture Child Safeguarding office and encouraged the team to keep up their excellent work in child protection.

The seminar concluded with highly positive feedback and enthusiastic engagement from all attendees. Following the success of this second series, participants are actively preparing for the third part of the capacity-building program, which is scheduled for 22-23 August 2026.

30/06/2026

BATTAMBANG, CAMBODIA — The Child Safeguarding Office (CSO) of the Apostolic Prefecture of Battambang officially launched its facilitators' training program on May 23–24. This initial session marks the beginning of a comprehensive seminar-workshop series running through November 2026. The seminar workshop was held at the prefecture’s clergy meeting hall, Meta Karuna Building.

The program aims to equip and empower a dedicated cohort of future Child Safeguarding facilitators and trainers across the prefecture.The intensive two-day event gathered 17 delegates. These participants represented various diocesan offices, communities, and institutional ministries, including local Catholic schools.

Lokru Map, the CSO resource person and lead trainer, guided the session. He introduced the foundational topic of the series: Self-Awareness. The workshop emphasized a holistic approach to human development, focusing heavily on the interconnectedness of the mind, heart, and body.

This foundational module serves as the bedrock for the participants, ensuring they develop the personal capacity and emotional intelligence required to champion safe environments for children in their respective communities.

The next seminar workshop will be 20-21 June 2026.

03/01/2026

13 December 2025. The child safeguarding office in coordination with the Battambang prefecture youth office conducted an inclusive childsafeguarding seminar for the parish youth leaders in Battambang prefecture. The whole day activity was attended by around 50 youth leaders from diffierent parish communities of the prefecture. Lokru map facilitated the seminar/workshop. Msgr. k**e was also present and greeted the participants.

09/10/2025

4th October 2025. The child safeguarding team Bro Gustavo and Fr Glenn made an occular visit at the on-going construction project at the Divine Mercy Parish student center to make sure that safeguarding practices and protocols are enforced and strictly observed for the safety of the children arround.

The parish priest, Fr Damou duly signed the agreement and promised to follow the necessary safety guidelines.

09/10/2025

The child safeguarding team of the Apostolic prefecture of Battambang meets to finalise the 2026 calendar of activities. Present are Bro Gustavo , the child safeguarding officer (CSO), Fr Glenn, the Deputy CSO and the vicar General of the prefecture, and Mr Map, training facilitator and resource person.

Topics discussed include; schedule of training and the modules used, budget proposal 2026, training of facilitators and continuing orientation program for the different parish communities and student centres within Battamannh prefecture.