Oxfam offices were opened in Phnom Penh in 1981. Supply of emergency aid gradually gave way to a programme of infrastructure rehabilitation, together with lobbying and advocacy work. In 1992 the focus of Oxfam’s work in Cambodia changed from technical assistance and support for government institutions to developing the capacity of local non-governmental organisations serving the needs of poor and marginalised communities in rural areas. More than 65 partner organisations are currently supported by 8 Oxfam affiliates. They carry out a range of programmes from: Micro credit schemes Community based natural resource management Research and advocacy on land-right issues to support for civil and political rights Conflict resolution and campaigning against domestic violence Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)