VIDEO: Vannara Tells His Family’s Story

Since finding a new job in Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh earlier this year, Vannara's life has stabilized a bit. That being said, his extended family in rural Cambodia is still part of the poorest demographic in Cambodia, with no access to education and no stable roof over their heads. In the following video, Vannara describes his family's situation. Thomlang - Cambodian Youth Support will tackle...

A Moto for Sokleab

In a country in which public transportation doesn’t exist, getting around is an everyday challenge for Cambodians. Whether commuting to work or school, or running daily errands, many heavily rely on various forms of transportation.Sokleab was faced with this issue once she graduated high school and moved to Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh. The 20-year-old aspires to enroll in culinary school...

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...

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...

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,...