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Sophal’s Bachelor’s Degree

Julian August 21, 2022 0 Comments
Sophal is a 20-year-old university student, who used to be a Buddhist monk. In our previous story, he reported on his experience of leaving the monk community after seven years, and starting this new chapter in his life as a student, which he refers to as “his new life“. Read Sophal’s story in his own words below and learn more about his Bachelor’s program: Hello! I am Sophal. I am 20...

Sophal Starts A New Chapter In His Life

Julian August 07, 2022 0 Comments
Sophal became a Buddhist monk because it was the only way for him to gain access to education. Coming from a poor familiy, he grew up as one of seven children. All of his older siblings dropped out of school because their parents were unable to support them through graduation. Sophal joined a local pagoda at the age of 13 and became a monk, in order to have an opportunity that his siblings...

Srey Pit’s Haircutting Classes

Julian July 31, 2022 0 Comments
Thomlang – Cambodian Youth Support supports Srey Pit in obtaining a diploma in cosmetology at one of Phnom Penh’s best beauty schools. Since December, Srey Pit has been taking makeup classes at Syna Styling Makeup Artist School and recently started haircutting classes as well. This course will broaden her skill set, bringing her one step closer to being able to work at any beauty salon...

Chun’s Primary School Supplies

Julian July 10, 2022 0 Comments
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...

Supporting Ratana With A Moto

Julian May 22, 2022 0 Comments
As one of the world’s least developed countries, Cambodia’s infrastructure is extremely weak. Rural areas throughout the country lack paved roads, which does not only cut off families in remote areas from markets or health centers but also increases the risk of road accidents drastically.The capital Phnom Penh has been evolving fast, and most streets in the city’s center are paved and in...