A Chance at University

19-year-old Socheata has unfortunately already had to face a lot of hardship in her young life. Both of her parents left when she was still an infant, and she grew up with her grandmother. A survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime, her grandmother did everything she could to care for the little girl. Most importantly, though, she instilled a powerful message in Socheata from an early age: the...

Encouraging Dchieng’s Determination

The gap between the quality of education in Cambodia’s capital and in the countryside couldn’t be more significant. While children in Phnom Penh are often taught by well-qualified teachers with strong academic backgrounds and English language proficiency, students in remote provinces rarely have access to those same opportunities. In many rural schools, classrooms are overcrowded, making it...

Raksa’s Journey to University

Cambodia’s rapidly growing economy is opening up plenty of opportunities for young, motivated Khmer students to pursue promising careers. These workplaces are gradually adapting to international standards, offering competitive salaries, opportunities for promotions, and even health insurance coverage. However, due to these recent developments, with big international investors reshaping Phnom...

2025 School Project

Every year, giving back to the community is at the heart of what we do. While our individual student support remains a core focus, we believe it is equally important to reach a wider circle of children and families who are part of the environment that has shaped our students’ lives. Most of our students grew up in an orphanage in a small rural village in Kampot, where our shared journey began...

Celebrating Chovey’s Graduations

After growing up in an orphanage, Chovey was determined to continue working hard towards a better future. This is where Thomlang – CYS stepped in to support the aspiring businesswoman through university enrollment. Cambodia’s cities are evolving at a very fast pace, and university degrees, as well as English language fluency, have long become a basic requirement for even entry-level...