The women who make up the CWSG were originally connected through their involvement in a vocation training program at Nyemo Cambodia NGO. The group focused on teaching the art of sewing and crafting to gain viable employment and teaching lifeskill. The Nyemo program identified these women as being subject to vulnerable situations, including those living with significant health issues such as HIV/AIDs, unsafe home environments or family breakdowns. 

After receiving support from Nyemo Cambodia for nearly 10 years, the women established the capacity to produce the handicraft products within their own community. They graduated from Vocational Training at Nyemo Cambodia NGO and were thus empowered to manage their own resources whilst still working under the umbrella of Nyemo. They developed their skills and talents to create new designs of toys for children, for interior decoration and for gifts. Yet since, the closure of Nyemo in 2014, the women who now make up the Cambodia Women Support Groups have met many challenges to find the local and international market for their products, nor could they be placed with other established support programs or find other viable employment options for their talented sewing skills.

Following much hardship and difficulty experienced, 17 of these women joined together in 2015 to request the guidance from a trusted friend and who acted as a board member of Nyemo Cambodia prior to 2014. With this support, the women have been able to set up the support group. With Kanary's help they have been encouraged and motivated to find other customers outside of those tied with Nyemo Cambodia. In doing so they strive to make more income and become independent in the future.