Ratana’s English Course

English language proficiency is crucial in every country with fast economic growth. International workplaces are drawn to Cambodia and offer stable work conditions, high salaries, and great opportunities to catalyze promising careers.Therefore, Thomlang – Cambodian Youth Support encourages students, who strive to work for international employers, to enroll in English language programs that...

Seyla’s Shrimp Farm

Thomlang – Cambodian Youth Support aims to provide young Cambodians with the resources and tools needed to follow their unique goals. Last year, we were able to support Seyla, an aspiring farmer, with the funds to build his own frog farm. His long-term goal is to continuously grow his farm and sell various kinds of seafood as well as vegetables and fruit. In the past year, Seyla has been able...

Covering Srey Oun’s Student Loan

Many young Cambodians have the potential to pursue an academic path but lack a familial support system that can support them by covering tuition and other additional fees. Coming from a poor family in rural Kampot, Srey Oun was well aware that she couldn’t approach her parents or older siblings for financial support. Nonetheless, she was determined to not only be the first member of her family...

Pchum Ben 2022

At the end of September, Cambodian people celebrate the festival of Pchum Ben. Besides Khmer New Year in April, Pchum Ben is the most important holiday in the Cambodian religious calendar. The ceremony lasts a total of 15 days, the last three of which are national holidays. The festival is a time to honor one’s ancestors. Families gather at pagodas and offer food and prayers to their...

Access to Virtual University for Chamnan and Gung

At the beginning of the year, the COVID19 pandemic continued to affect students around the globe, which caused many schools and universities in Cambodia to remain closed. Gung and Chamnan are two psychology students at the Royal University of Phnom Penh, who have spent most of the three years of their Bachelor’s program studying virtually. Since Gung and Chamnan are underprivileged students,...