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...

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...

Ratana’s Dream of Becoming a Doctor

Ratana has sadly had to deal with lots of hardships during her childhood. After being briefly raised by her grandmother, she was fortunately soon taken into the care of a children's village, where she was able to grow up in a safe and secure environment and attend school, which would change the trajectory of her life forever. It became clear very early on that Ratana was determined to work...

Panha’s University Enrollment

Panha’s father passed away before he was even born, leading to his mother and aunt struggling for several years to make ends meet and provide for the young boy. The family started doing slightly better for a while after Panha’s mother got remarried, but finding reliable work opportunities has gotten more and more difficult in rural Cambodian communities. Panha’s mother, Srey Mom, has gone...

VIDEO: Phnom Penh Student Room Tour

Have you ever wondered what an average apartment in Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh looks like? Check out this video below, in which our students Seanghai and Chamrouen show you where they live in Phnom Penh! Interested to hear more about these students' stories? Click on the links below to learn about their backgrounds and their academic journeys! Seanghai's Story Chamroeun's Story