Inspiring Stories of Young Leaders
Beatriz Gonzales is a 24-year old mental health advocate. She is best known for her speech titled “The Not Valedictory Address” where she debunked the common notions of what a Valedictorian should be and tackled issues concerning Mental Health. She is continuously doing her part in spreading awareness and eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health... Continue Reading →
DJ Nana is an influential media personality in Cambodia. She has engaged in social work since she was 14-year-old. She has worked with local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international NGOs before working with radio and TV networks. Dj Nana’s Facebook page, Dj NanaTips, has about 1 million followers. She engaged with the audience through her... Continue Reading →
Sokuntevy Chhy is a co-founder of E-Lab which is a mobile application that provides explanation, introduction and videos to help students practice doing experiment themselves at home. At E-Lab, she is a website and app developer and content researcher. The experiments are based on Cambodia Education Systems from grade 7-12. There is also fun experience... Continue Reading →
Rachana is a passionate development and policy expert with over 10 years of experience working in the human rights and women’s rights sectors in Cambodia. Rachana has worked with multiple well-established local and international non-governmental organizations and UN agency, and in 2018 Rachana co-founded and continue to lead Klahaan, a local feminist research and campaigning... Continue Reading →
Lim Kimchhun was a national outstanding student in mathematics in 2004. He got a scholarship to study in Japan for 6 years in the field of civil engineering and architecture, urban environmental system engineering and City planning, and he also had working experience in management field over there. Nowadays, he is an investor in the... Continue Reading →
Ratha Tann is a shareholder of the Cakolate Bakery and Icecream, located in Phnom Penh. She was born in Kampong Thum province and moved to Phnom Penh to pursue a bachelor degree in accountant. Ratha worked in the field of the accountant for about 7 years, that gave her enough saving to invest in the... Continue Reading →
Phanna Lim is a psychologist and writer. She graduated a master's degree in psychology and a bachelor degree in accounting. She is well-known for her songs, "Don't call me an old lady" and "New year is approaching and I still can't find a husband." She catches the attention of the readers for her new novels... Continue Reading →
Kann Vicheika is a reporter at Voice of America (VOA) based in Phnom Penh. She writes stories related to politics, human rights, social justices, and social issues. Vicheika received the Indigenous Voices in Asia (IVA) Regional Award from Asia Indigenous Peoples Pact Foundation (AIPP) in 2015 for her video documentary “My land my life.” She... Continue Reading →
Syra Run is an independent artist. She is an original songwriter and a guitarist based in Phnom Penh. Syra started her career as an artist in 2008. She and her Westline School's music band performed music for king's birthday in 2011 and other vital events in Phnom Penh. Besides being an independent artist, Syra is... Continue Reading →
Kounila Keo is the Managing Partner at Mekhala Radiant Communications. She was listed on Forbes 30 under 30 Asia in 2017. Kounila is known as one of the first few Cambodian women bloggers. Her blog, Blue Lady Blog, discusses issues related to social development in Cambodia. Kounila holds the master’s degree in public policy from... Continue Reading →
