Lihour’s and Lisah’s English School

Education is key to success, but that key doesn’t come for free. English language proficiency is crucial in any modern labor market, but many students in rural Cambodia don’t have the privilege of being able to afford high-quality language lessons.Primary school students Lihour and Lisah are two ambitious young girls who already are planning for the future. They have the desire to start...

Chamnan’s Psychology Major

Having gone through a lot of loss and trauma himself, Chamnan developed an early interest in psychology. The 22-year-old has a deep desire to work with orphans or children, that grow up under challenging circumstances, in the future and wants to give them the attention and treatment, that he himself was never privileged enough to receive. He is very concerned about the fact that Cambodia lacks...

Srey Nek’s Next Chapter: University

Srey Nek received support last year for the continuation of her high school studies. With the completion of her final state exams in late December, the 20-year-old is ready to start university. Thomlang – Cambodian Youth Support will continue to support the young high school graduate through the coverage of her university tuition and all living expenses for the entirety of her studies. The...

Srey May’s Last Bachelor’s Degree Semester

Like many young Cambodians, Srey May was not in a position in which she could have afforded higher education. The financial burden of university tuition fees presented an obstacle that the 24-year-old orphan was unable to overcome by herself. Take a look back at the letter, that Srey May wrote last year: Dear supporters, My name is Srey May Ngen and I am 24 years old. I work as an accountant for...

Srey Pit’s Journey To Becoming A Makeup Artist

Srey Pit had been the sole provider for her grandmother and her cousin for many years. This is the reason why she had always felt the need to find work fast in order to earn as much money as she could to take care of her only remaining family members. Unfortunately, this led to her accepting several low-pay jobs, for instance as a street food seller or waitress, for many years – until she...