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...

Supporting Ratana With A Moto

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...

Yean’s Grade 12 Tuition

After having integrated Yean into our program last year, Thomlang – Cambodian Youth Support continues to secure the now 17-year-old student’s education. Yean lives in a humble tin house about an hour outside of Sihanoukville with his mother Phors. His mother has worked very hard throughout the past years to provide for him and his sister Srey Nek, but due to a sudden financial crisis, she has...

Supporting Gung With A Moto

Cambodia’s capital Phnom Penh has been making a lot of progress in recent years. International businesses and companies are attracted to the metropolis and offer a variety of high-pay jobs. Big investors are constructing new towers everywhere, which modernizes the city’s center fast. A lot of money has been put into the improvement of Phnom Penh’s infrastructure. While most streets within...

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...