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...

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...

Vannara’s Pandemic Recovery

The global pandemic has had devastating effects on many people’s lives. For Vannara, it catalyzed a downwards spiral that he didn’t see a way out of for months on end.Vannara used to work as Front Office Assistant in a hotel in Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh. Back then, his salary was enough to provide for himself and his then-pregnant wife, Malin. When the pandemic hit, the tourism industry...

Chun’s Primary School Supplies

Chun is a 12-year-old boy who lives with his grandmother. The pair is very poor, which is the reason why Chun had to walk to school on foot every day. The thirty-minute walk became particularly challenging for the fourth-grader due to Cambodia’s extreme heat during dry season and harsh weather conditions during raining season. His school uniform was old and torn, and he was lacking notebooks...