DAY 1 - Thursday, 15 November
8:00-9:00am Bus Departure from Lucky Seven Restaurant, Phnom Penh
to Siem Reap
Lucky Seven Restaurant
2:00 – 4:00pm Summit Registration
Angkor Village Resort & Spa Lobby
§ Arrival of delegates, hotel check-in and registration
§ Coffee and tea served for delegates
4:00- 6:00pm Delegates General Meeting - Welcome and Introductions
Moderated by Dena Merriam and Steering Committee Members
§ Presentation of the goals and objectives of the Summit and the Agenda
§ Participants introduce themselves and share expectations and hopes for the meeting
§ Small Group Activity – Creating a Common Vision for Cambodia
7:00pm Welcome Dinner
Angkor Village Resort & Spa
DAY 2 - Friday, 16 November
8:00-9:00am Breakfast
9:00-10:15am Opening Plenary – “A New Generation of Cambodian Leaders”
§ Introduction: Dena Merriam, Convener, Global Peace Initiative of Women
§ Opening Address: Supreme Patriarch H.H. Bour kry, Royal Kingdom of Cambodia
§ Message to the Next Generation: Venerable Bhikkhuni Dhammananda, Songdhammakalyani Temple, Thailand
§ The Road to the Summit - Challenges facing Cambodian Youth:
o Mr. Nimol Soth, UN Youth Officer, United Nations
o Ms. Chak Sopheap, Advocacy Officer, Cambodian Center for Human Rights
10:15-10:30am Tea and Coffee Break
10:30-12:00pm Plenary Discussion – “Understanding Cambodia through its Historical and Cultural Context”
§ Introduction: Ms. Chanthyda Chor, Officer, Department of Pedagogical Research, Ministry of Education, Royal Kingdom of Cambodia
§ Presentation by: Hon. Son Soubert, Professor, Royal University of Fine Arts and Former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly,Member of the Constitutional Council of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Discussion co-moderated by: Mr. Than Bunly, Former Summer Course Fellow, Center for Khmer Studies and former staff, Mores and Customs Commission of Buddhist Institute, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Participants will have the opportunity to explore the cultural, intellectual and spiritual values and traditions of Cambodia through their shared history. This discussion will focus on finding a path toward healing by embracing Khmer traditions and cultural values from the past that can strengthen the resilience of the Cambodian spirit.
12:00-2:00pm Lunch
2:00-3:30pm Plenary Discussion II – “Strengthening Values and Dharma”
Discussion led by co-moderators:
§ Ven. Bhikkhuni Dhammananda, Songdhammakalyani Temple
§ Ms. Dena Merriam, Convener, Global Peace Initiative of Women
Discussants:
§ Ms. Sith Hong Eang, Coordinator Assistant of Peace Building Unit, Khmer Youth Association
§ Mr. Sidon Sok, Peace Trainer, Khmer Youth Association
What happens in society where values and truth are missing? What can this generation of Cambodia young leaders do to encourage others to strive to truth and uphold values that will lead to a better and more peaceful and prosperous Cambodia and world community?
3:30– 4:00 pm Tea and Coffee Break
4:00-6:00pm Building a Network of Young Leaders
Introduction: Ms. Arti Bakshi, Coordinator, GPIW Young Leaders International Peace Council and Ms. Brianne Chai-Onn, Project Director, Cambodian Young Leaders Summit
Presentations by international delegates
§ Mr. Charles Judo, Sudan
§ Mr. Tran Van Tinh, Vietnam
§ Ms. Eily Ho, Taiwan
Discussion led by: Mr. Te Chum and Mr. Kong Ratha, Cambodia Steering Committee
Delegates introduce themselves using - “My soul profile” – Deepak Chopra:
1) Describe how you felts in a peak experience
2) What is your life’s purpose
3) What is going to be your contribution
4) Name 3 people in history (real or not) who you consider as your heroes
5) What are 3 qualities you look for in your best friend
6) What are 3 qualities or talents unique to me
7) What are 3 qualities that I best display in my relationships and I can be counted on for
6:00pm Dinner
DAY 3 - Saturday, 17 November
8:00-9:00am Breakfast
9:00-12:00pm Group Discussions –
“Transformational Leadership to Address Major Challenges”
Co-moderated by: Mr. Long Sarou, Project Manager, Association of Buddhist for the Environment and Ms. Neang Sovathana, Program Assistant, Friedrich Naumann Foundation
Each of these group discussions will examine how to introduce a new type of leadership by asking what is not being done to address the root causes to problems in these areas. Transformation leadership refers to the leadership that inspires people to a higher moral level. Young people are creative, innovative, resourceful and motivated to take action – how can we take this energy to transform leadership in addressing these issues?
9:00-9:45am I. Education
Introductions by:
- Ms. Say Puthy, Director of Scholarship Program and Coordinator, Pannasastra University of Cambodia
- Youth delegates to be determined
9:45-10:30am II. Health
Introduction by:
- Mr. Kimsros Chhen, Health Development Coordinator, CARE Cambodia
- Mr. Ou Ratanak, Director, People Healthy Development Association
Resource Person: Mr. John Tucker, Director, Children of Cambodia
10:30-10:45am Tea and Coffee Break
10:45-11:30am III. Environment
Introduction by:
- Ms. Hot Chanthy, Community Engagement Assistant, Conservation International
- Mr. Chanthy Sam, Environment Program, NGO Forum on Cambodia
Resource person: Mr. Stephen Bognar, Executive Director, Maddox Jolie-Pitt Project
11:30-12:15pm IV. Gender and Human Rights
Introduction by:
- Ms. Kanha Sun, Project Coordinator in Response to Human Trafficking, Cambodian Red Cross
- Youth Delegate - To Be Determined
12:15-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-2:30pm Group Discussion – “Creating a Culture of Civic Responsibility”
Discussion led by co-moderators:
§ Ms. Keo Theavy, Cambodia Steering Committee Member
§ Mr. Natharoun NGO, Cambodia Steering Committee Member
This session will explore opportunities for change, what young people can do to make a transformation in their society, amongst their peers and to create a culture of civic responsibility. Building on the knowledge of their historical and cultural past, what healing process and mobilization needs to take place. This will be an opportunity for young leaders to share their work and highlight the strengths and weaknesses of their current situation working toward development.
2:30-5:00 pm Afternoon Excursion – Centre for Khmer Studies
Plenary Discussion III – “Revitalizing Cambodian Culture”
Co-moderators:
§ Ms. Sokuntevy Oeur, Artist
§ Mr. Chean Men, the director of Capacity Building Program, Centre for Khmer Studies
The tradition of Khmer sculpture is among the most respected worldwide. What is being done to day to revitalize not only Cambodian fine arts, but also its literature, music and intellectual life?
6:00-9:00pm Dinner at the Foreign Correspondence Club
DAY 4 - Sunday, 18 November
7:00-8:00am Breakfast
8:10am Depart for Angkor Wat Temple
8:30-9:30am Morning Meditation with Buddhist and Interfaith Service
9:30-11:30am Tour of Angkor Wat Temple and Free time
11:30am Bus Departure for Hotel
12:30-2:00pm Lunch and Group Discussion - “How can spirituality and universal human values be a resource for rebuilding Cambodia?”
Co-Moderators: Youth delegates?
Discussants:
§ Ven. Hiek Sopheap, Executive Director, Association of Buddhist for the Environment
§ Brother Bob Maat (to be confirmed)
§ Mr. Samphors Vorn, Student of the late Ven. Maha Ghosananda
§ Ven. Bhikkhuni Dhammananda, Songdhammakalyani Temple
§ Others (TBC)
2:00-3:30pm Plenary Discussion IV – “Justice and Reconciliation – Keys to Cambodia’s Future”
Presentation by: Ms. Theary Seng, Director, Center for Social Development, Cambodia
Discussion co-moderated by:
§ Mr. Yorth Bunny, Project Officer, Community Legal Education Center
§ Mr. Thy Bunthoeun, Public Relations and Media Officer, Community Legal Education Center
Description to be provided
3:30-3:45pm Tea and Coffee Break
3:45-4:30pm Creating Partnerships to Improve Opportunities in Cambodia
Facilitators: Peter Mallett, Project Coordinator, Kobe Shoin Japan-Cambodia Project, Kobe Shoin Women's University
Co-moderators:
- Ms. Bunnary Chea, Provincial Coordinator, Cooperation for a Sustainable Cambodian Society
- Ms. Ratana Hourn, Disaster Management Associate, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Delegates will be invited to begin contemplating opportunities for partnership
4:30-5:30pm Project and Action steps to implement Transformational Leadership
Co-moderators:
- Mr. Sithan Phan, Coordinator, Housing Rights Task Force
- Mr. Phal Chansathya, Programme Officer, OCKENDEN Cambodia
6:15-8:30pm Farewell Dinner Celebration
Aspara Theatre
DAY 5 - Monday, 19 November
8:00-9:00am Breakfast
9:00-11:30pm Closing Plenary: Continuing A Youth Network
The final discussion will focus on outlining a framework for a Cambodian Young Leaders Forum. This network would identify projects to be implemented as a group and the resources needed to do so. Consideration will also be given to the international partners and groups that could assist this process, such the Young Leaders International Peace Council.
11:30-12:30pm Lunch
2:00pm Bus Departures for Phnom Penh
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