Recent Projects

New Year’s Message

New Year’s Eve gives us the chance to reflect on the previous year, because most of us are not the same person that we were 365 days ago. It’s a tradition to look back on achievements and failures, on personal ups and downs. For whatever reason, we believe that once the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, everything in our lives will magically change for the better. However, it is...

Continuing the Journey: Srey Nek Studies Pharmacy

Last December, Srey Nek graduated high school and received our assistance with moving all the way from the coastal city Sihanoukville to Cambodia’s capital. In Phnom Penh, Srey Nek found a new home in the ASPECA student center, which is run by the French organization Enfants d’Asie, which we are proud to have a cooperation with. At ASPECA, Srey Nek has been able to slowly but surely adjust to...

Community Project at the Teb Vimean Primary School

Last year, Thomlang – Cambodian Youth Support teamed up with the Cambodian organization Clear Cambodia and helped fund the construction of a water filter system and hand washing station at the Teb Vimean Primary School in rural Kampot. This year, we were able to continue our partnership with the Teb Vimean village through funding important maintenance work at the primary school. Eight teachers...

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...