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Youth Delegates
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Youth Delegates
Introductions
Welcome to the Cambodian Young Leaders Summit - Delegates' page. Delegates are invited to edit their own bios as you wish them to be shown in our conference materials. Please do not exceed 2 paragraphs.
BIOGRAPHIES
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Mr. Than Bunly
Junior Researcher
231, Street Lum, Phum Lor Kambo, Sangkat Svay Pak, Khan Reussey Keo, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Mobile: +012 520 660
Mr. Than Bunly is a former Summer Course Fellow of the Centre for Khmer Studies. He is also a former staff member for the Mores and Customs Commission of the Buddhist Institute in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Mr. Bunly has an extensive background in cultural studies and wishes to contribute ideas on how culture can be used as a tool to living peacefully. In the future, Than would like to be a qualified university professor and published author and contribute to the overall improvement of education in Cambodia. He speaks four languages including Khmer, Thai, English and French.
Ms. Bunnary Chea
Cooperation for a Sustainable Cambodian Society
Provincial Project Coordinator
758, St. 5, Wat village, Kratie commune, Kratie district, Kratie Province
Tel: 072 971 758
Mobile: 012 661 400
Fax: 072 971 758
Ms. Bunnary Chea works for an organization called the Cooperation for a Sustainable Cambodian Society (CSCS). Her title is the Provincial Project Coordinator and her sector of affiliation is Education. She is a team leader who works with the community as well as with governmental officials. Ms. Chea has graduated from the Khmer Literature Department and aspires to get her MA in Cultural Studies. While she currently works mostly in field research, Ms. Chea would like to give student lectures in the future.
Mr. Yorth Bunny
Community Legal Education Center
Project Officer
# 365, Street 271, Sangkat Boeung Kengkang I, Chamcarmon, Phnom Penh Cambodia
Tel: (+855) 23215590
Mob: (+855) 12500142
Fax: (+855) 23211723
Mr. Yorth Bunny is a Project Officer for the Community Legal Education Center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. He also has experience in translating and news writing for his organization (CLEC). Mr. Bunny holds two Bachlors Degrees in Law, one from Norton University of Media Communication and the other from The Royal University of Phnom Phenh. His affiliated sector is Law and he aspires to achieve a Masters Degree in Development. Mr. Bunny also wishes to one day work in an International Organization.
Mr. Thy Bunthoeun
Community Legal Education Center (CLEC)
Public Relations and Media Officer
280E2 Sangkat Beoun Raing
Khan Doun Penh, Cambodia
Mob1: (855) 12568182
Mob2: (855) 12883296
Mr. Thy Bunthoeun is a Public Relations and Media Officer for the Community Legal Education Center. Mr. Bunthoeun plans on pursuing a career in Management, either at an International Organization or in the Development Department of the Cambodian Government. In addition he also aspires to become a professional development lecturer and to become a renowned author of asocial issues.
Mr. Phal Chansathya
Programme Officer
OCKENDEN Cambodia
Phum 2, Kamgpong Svay Commune,
Sereisophon, Banteay Meanchey
Tel: 855 54 710 034
Mob: 855 12 979 009
Fax: 855 54 710 034
Mr. Phal Chansathya is a Programme Officer for OCKENDEN Cambodia. OCKENDEN Cambodia is partnerd with four other LNGO's. His main tasks are to assist these partners with their financial and organizational support. In 2003, Mr. Chasathya was a member of the Young People Development group organized in Bangkok, Thailand. Young people from all parts of the world (France, Chaina, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, etc..) joined together to form this network. Mr. Chansathya is particularly interested in youth involvement with community development as well as in drug use prevention for the young. Currently, Mr. Chansathy is pursuing his Master's Degree in Rural and Social Development, and will graduate in 2008. In ten years he plans on becoming a manager in a community development organization, getting a PhD in political science and eventually becoming self-employed.
Ms. Hot Chanthy
Conservation International
Community Engagement Assistant
7A, Sangkat Toul Sangke
Khan Russei Keo, Cambodia
Mob: 092 945 987
Ms. Hot Chanthy works at Conservation International as a Community Engagement Assistant. She works closely on community issues that involve gender, livelihood support, social science research, Information, education, and communication (IEC) extension. Ms. Chanthy aspires to achieve a Masters Degree and then to go on to create her own Agricultural Farm Business.
Mr. Kimsros Chhen
CARE Cambodia
Health Development Coordinator
Sre Ambel district, Kok Kong Province
Tel: 012 759 563
Mob: 012 759 563
Mr. Kimsros Chhen is a Health Development Coordinator for CARE Cambodia, in the Sre Ambel district of Koh Kong Province. As a staff member, Mr. Kimsros has been directly involved in developing the curriculum for training youth about sexual reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, gender, human rights, culture and leadership issues.
Ms. Chanthyda Chor
Department of Pedagogical Research, Ministry of Education Youth and Sports.
Officer
#36D St.310, Sangkat Toul Svay Prey I, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh
Mobile: (855) 12515 506
Ms. Chor Chanthyda is a former Center for Khmer Studies’ fellow of the Capacity Building for Higher Education, funded by Rockefeller foundation and a former fellow of the Craig Cogut Fellowship Program. In 2000, Japan Government awarded her to participate in the 52-day-long 27th Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Program (SSEAYP). Then in 2006, she was awarded a travel grant by Southeast Asian Studies Regional Exchange Program (SEASREP) foundation, to attend the Asian Emporiums Course at Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Recently she has been participating in the Summer Fellow Program at Center for Khmer Studies (CKS), in Siem Reap. There, she participates in the Capacity Building of the Session 6 programs while working simultaneously for a consultancy Company.
Mr. Te Chum
Steering Committee, Cambodian Young Leaders Summit
Peace Children Center
Chum Te currently works as a Finance and Administration Officer at Cementhai SCT (Cambodia) Co., Ltd. He also helps to fund and volunteers much of his time at the Peace Child Center. In two separate locations, the Center provides shelter, nourishment and guidance for 145 Cambodian orphans. Chum Te holds a Bachelors’ degree in law from the Assumption University of Thailand, and is currently earning his M.P.A. at the Royal University of Law and Economics (RULE).
Ms. Socheata Heng
Youth Council of Cambodia
Youth Volunteer
18BEO, Street 276, Sangkat Beoungkengkang2, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Mobile: +855 16 552 075
Telephone: Tel: +855 23 220 861
Fax: +855 23 220 861
Ms. Socheata Heng is a youth volunteer in a youth organization and has extensive experiences participating both local and international conferences. The youth organization that she volunteers at is called the Youth Council of Cambodia. While volunteering there, she has formed a group called the Young Generation for Development (YGD), which is composed of 15 members whose aim is to further develop their Country. Previously, Socheata shared the Millennium Development Goals with the rest of her team and they have plans to work on raising awareness and contribution among youth about the MDG’s project. In the future, she wishes to establish her own organization focussed on developing Cambodia through the creation of positive international relations and enhancing understanding of cultural, prosperity, and peace.
Ms. Sith Hong Eang
Khmer Youth Association (KYA)
Assistant Coordinator, Peace Building Unit
Tel: (855)2388306
Mob: (855) 12619116
Ms. Sith Hong Eang is an Assistant Coordinator for the Peace Building Unit of the Khmer Youth Association (KYA). Ms. Hong Eang has experience working with Cambodian youth on a wide range of issues. Some of these issues include community related issues, mass killing and trauma crises issues, and conflict solution achievement issues. While working at her organization’s peace building unit, Ms. Hong Eang organized an exposure trip for youth to visit the killing fields such as Beong Cheoung Ek, Thoul Sleng Museum, the documentation center and Khmer Rouge trial court in Phnom Penh. M. Hong Eang has expressed her belief that such activities could build trust among youth and that Pol Pot time was real and not just a tale.
Ms. Ratana Hourn
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Disaster Management Associate
198, St. 138, Sangkat Tuek Laak I, Khan Toul Kork, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: :( 855-23) 220 259
Mob: (855- 12) 548 203
Fax: (855-23) 220 283
Ms. Ratana Hourn works for the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center as a Disaster Management Associate and Local Project Officer. She is particularly involved in building safer communities through sustainable development disaster reduction. Community Development and Capacity Building are two main sectors that she affiliates herself with. Over the next 10 years, Ms. Ratana sees herself as an affective community developer and a prominent community leader.
Ms. Lanet Koeu
English Teacher
Toul Svay Prey High School
Mob: 011 773 713
Ms. Lanet Koeu is an Enlish Teacher at Toul Svay Prey High School. She would one day like to become an economist who helps the community design their own development project. She believes that everyone has an equal ability to make the best of their own community and that personally, she would like to concentrate on empowering and building confidence in her community.
Ms. Chimm Kolab
Pharmaciens Sans Frontieres-Comite International, Cambodia
Program Manager
5, Street 75, Sangkat Srachak Khan Doun Penh – Phnom Penh
Mob1: (855) 12883296
Mob2: (855) 12 568182
Ms. Chhim Kolab works as a Program Manager atPharmaciens Sans Frontieres-Comite International, Cambodia. Ms. Kolab is familiar with how to incorporate govenrmental, managerial and communication strategies in her line of work. Ten years from now, she expects to work in the top management level at either a Governmental or Non-Governmental Organization.
Mr. Ratha Kong
Steering Committee, Cambodian Young Leaders Summit
Peace Children Center
System Administrator
Hagar International
53D Street 242
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Mobile: +855 12-699-448
Tel: +855 23-219-045, 220 127
Fax: +855 23-213-375
Mr. Ratha graduated from the Vocational Training Center and has since worked for five years in the information technology industry. He spent three years as the Computer Supervisor for a private Cambodian company, where he was responsible for maintenance and support in providing service and information technology supplies to customers. This company donates 10% of their profit to women and children in crisis in Phnom Penh. Following this experience in the private sector, Mr. Ratha went on to apply to work for a non-governmental organization called Hagar International working to put a stop to the exploitation of Cambodian women and children, where he currently serves as IT System Administrator. Hagar’s mission is to foster hope for the vulnerable through holistic, transformational development and creative initiatives. Outside of his work with Hagar, Mr. Ratha also volunteers at the Peace Children Center for young Cambodian orphans, where he grew up himself.
Mr. Sok Leang
Vice President
Youth Service Cambodia (YSC)
#11A, ST.223, PSAR DOEM KOR
TUOL KOK, PHNOM PENH
Cambodia
Tel: 855-12-588-081
Mob: 855-12-588-081
Mr. Sok Leang is the Vice-President of Youth Service Cambodia (YSC). Mr. Leang helped found YSC with the aim to mobilize University students and other youth, to become leaders and learn to serve their communities. He is also a researcher and translators at the Center for Khmer Studies (CKS). In addition, Mr. Leang lectures at the Cambodian University of Specialty (CUS). Mr. Leang holds a Masters degree in Sociology-Anthropology from the Royal University of Phnom Penh. He aspires to be an established representative for the youth of Cambodia who speaks on their behalf and on their development in the International Arena.
Ms. Vannak Loeuk
Royal University of Phnom Penh
Student
13A, St 211、Viel Vong, ７Makara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: 855-12698712
Ms. Vannak Loeuk is a student at the Royal University of Phnom Penh, Institute of Foreign Languages. She has experience working as a freelance translator/interpreter with Non Government Organizations (NGO) helping Cambodian Women. Ms. Loeuk wishes to become a Program Officer in either a local or International Non-governmental Organization dedicated to helping Cambodian Women and Gender Equality.
Mr. Natharoun Ngo
Steering Committee, Cambodian Young Leaders Summit
After earning his MBA in Paris, Mr. Ngo spent 5 years working as a consultant and project manager with Ernst & Young Consulting (later CapGemini). Within the Accelerated Solutions Envionrment department at this leading consulting firm, he was responsible for supporting international organizations in their efforts to implement changes in management processes and redevelop new strategies through innovative learning tools and specific methodologies and techniques.
Mr. Ngo spent one year as the Country Administrator in Cambodia for Médecins Sans Frontières, where he oversaw mission budget and finance, human resources, logistics and support to local partner NGOs. He then worked for a year as a consultant with Emerging Markets Consulting, a leading regional private sector development and business consulting firm. Most recently, Mr. Ngo joined UNDP as a project officer for the Growing Sustainable Businesses (GSB) initiative. The GSB initiative fosters and facilitates private sector sustainable investment to address the low-income market segment. The targeted end results are business driven solutions to alleviate poverty by enabling, accelerating and sustaining the access of the poor to needed goods, services and livelihood opportunities.
Ms. Sokuntevy Oeur
Ms. Lody Peng
English Teacher
Singapore International School
#8Eo, Street 178,
Sangkat Boeng Raing, Khan Daun Penh
Phnom Peh, Cambodia
Tel: 016 782 227
Mob: 016 782 227
Ms. Lody Peng works at an English teacher for the Singapore International School. She was recently involved with the 2007 Cam Tesol. Aside from her native tongue, Ms. Peng speaks both English and Thai. In the future, she wishes to work in a high position at an International Organization and focus on bringing Cambodians out of poverty through increasing literacy, developing human resource, and improving basic technology throughout the country.
Mr. Sithan Phan
Coordinator
Housing Rights Task Force
#332, St. 27C, Stoeungmeanchey, Meanchey, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: (+855) 23 215 590
Mob: (+855) 12 707 960
Fax: (+855) 23 211 723
Mr. Sithan Phann works at the Housing Rights Task Force as a coordinator. Mr. Phann has several years of experience working on Human Rights issues, particularly those based on housing and land rights in Cambodia. He plans on pursuing his specialization and to further become a specialist so that he can play an important role in society by protecting his people from housing rights violations.
Mr. Khun Phirom
Phnom Penh University
Student
6AE0, St 510
Sangkath Phsar Demthkov, Khan ChamcaMorn Cambodia
Tel: (855) 12 390 331
Mr. Khun Phiron is a student at Phnom Penh University. He has participated in a national campaign against HIV/AIDS. Mr. Phiron has proven to be a peer leader on reproductive health and HIV/AIDS issues. He plans on continuing his line of social work in order to improving the social affairs and living standards in Cambodia.
Mr. Sopheada Phy
Translator and Researcher
Center for Khmer Studies
#30BBE0, St. 670, Boeung Salang
Tuol Kork, Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Mob: (855)-16-870-643
Mr. Sopheada Phy is a Translation Program Participant, an Independent Researcher and a Translator at the Center for Khmer Studies. He has previously been involved with the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Mr. Phy speaks Khmer, English, Chinese and Korean and has conducted research work in Cambodia, Thailand and South Korea. He has a diverse range of research experience on issues such as youth education, employment, health and development. Mr. Phy is currently acting as a local research consultant on the Cambodian Poor’s access to Health Services for Dr. Peter Annear, the Health Consultant at WHO. He is also co-leading his own academic text translation team in order to address the lack of academic texts in Khmer language. Mr. Phy aspires to attain an advanced degree in International Relations, serve in a governmental institution and finally to become a Cambodian Ambassador.
Ms. Say Puthy
Dir., Scholarship Prog. &
Coordinator, Exec. Edu and Learning Cntr.
Pannasastra University of Cambodia
No 13Eo, St 174 Sangkat Psatmey
Khan Don Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: 855-23-218 909
Mob: 855-11-912 393
Fax: 855-23-218 909
Ms. Say Puthy is the Director of the Scholarship Program and the Coordinator of Executive Education and the Learning Center at Pannasastra Univerity of Cambodia. She is affiliated with the Metta Karuna Foundation. As part of her daily work, Ms. Puthy is experienced in providing support to educational initiatives and cultural exchanges. Ms. Phy manages scholarship student internships, teaches English, and volunteers at the Metta Karuna Foundation (MKF). She is particularly interested in areas regarding education, gender equality, community development, and moral/self-esteem issues. Ms. Puthy is ultimately working towards an advanced degree in Educational Leadership and sociology.
Mr. Ou Ratanak
Director
People Health Development Associaton (PHD)
111E, St 215, Sangkat Depor Market II, Khan Toul Kok. Phnom Penh
Tel: 012 838 619
Mob: 012838 619
Mr. Ou Ratanak is Director of the People Health Development Association (PHD). He is currently working in partnership with the CARE International Organization in Cambodia on a Project Young Urban Male Project. This project works with Cambodian youth to promote and improve Sexual and Reproductive Health. Mr. Ratanak is particularly interested in sexual and reproductive health issues as well as on sexual or gender-based violence issues.
Ms. Neou Reaksmey
Local Assistant, Environment & Social Consideration
JICA, for Solid Waste Management in the Municipality of PP
No 176 E, 182 St., Sangkat Vealvong, Khan 7 Makara, Phnom Penh
Mob: (855)-12-195-3088
reaksmee@yahoo.com
Ms. Neou Reaksmey is a Local Assistant for Environment and Social Consideration at JICA for Solid Waste Management in the Municipality of Phnom Penh. Aside from her native tongue, Ms. Reaksmey speaks English and Mandarin. She wishes to become a supervisor for capacity building of solid waste management in Phnom Penh city. Over the next ten years, Ms. Reaksmey plans on initating a cooperative partnership between the citizens, NGO’s, and the Government to efficiently manage solid waste control in Cambodia.
Ms. Chanthy Sam
Environmental Programs
The NGO Forum on Cambodia
#277 BE1, ST. 161, Orussey II
7 Makara, Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Mobile Phone: 011 931 982
Ms. Chanthy Sam works at The NGO Forum on Cambodia under the Environmental Program division. She holds a Master degree in Development Studies from RUPP. Ms. Sam has experience working on environmental and natural resource management. She enjoys researching social issues, particularly those that involve the environment and will continue to do so in order to explore new developmental alternatives. Ms. Sam plans on becoming a teacher because she feels that education is the only seed from which sustainable development can flourish.
Mr. Teng Samath
Program Officer
People Health Development Assoctiation (PHD)
# 2A, Norodom Blvd, Sangkat Tonle Basac
Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Mob: 011 642 014
Mr. Teng Samath works at People Health Development Association (PHD) as a Project Officer. He is affiliated with Care Cambodia. He specializes in working with Cambodian youth on areas regarding sexuality and reproductive health, gender, gender-based violence, HIV/ AIDS and STIs. Mr. Samath wishes to become an exceptional leader in his communities, have a happy family, and to live in a world where there is a fresh environment that is disease free, where there are no negative gender norms, and finally where all people are blessed with a high standard of living.
Mr. Vorn Samphors
Programme Coordinator, Inclusive Edu. & Advocacy
Disability Action Council Secretariate
#66, St Sothearos
Khan Chamcar Mon, Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Tel: +85523215341
Mob: +85512702279
Fax: +855023214722
Mr. Vorn Samphors is the Programme Coordinator for Inclusive Education and Advocacy at the Disability Action Council Secreteriat. Mr. Vorn has practiced networking, communicating, and working with students, civil societies, NGOs and the Government. Mr. Samphors aspires to be a great leader in civil society reform dedicated to removing barriers blocking access to quality education especially for those children with special needs.
Mr. Long Sarou
Steering Committee, Cambodian Young Leaders Summit
Association of Buddhist for the Environment
Long Sarou is the Project Manager for the Association of Buddhists for the Environment (ABE). Mr. Sarou has been with ABE since 2005 and has worked closely and efficiently with Buddhist monks in the development and implementation of many projects, including the establishment of tree nurseries and home gardens, water harvesting and water resource management, community accountability and
management training, and environmental education awareness projects. He is currently earning his MA in Development Studies at the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP), Cambodia.
Mr. Sothun Seak
19B, Street 2004/6B1, Sangkat Tek Thla
Khan Russey Keo, Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Mob: 012 401 605
Mr. Sothun Seak is affiliated with the Eductaional Sectors and speaks English, Thai, Chinese aside from his mother language. His vision is for all Cambodians to live in peace, have adequate resources and experience genuine gender equality. Mr. Seak hopes to become a brave community member who speaks on behalf of Cambodian development and who contributes to the improvement of his younger generations.
Ms. Maly Seng
Project Officer
Community Legal Education Center (CLEC)
#55 E1z, St. 182, Orrussey II commune
7 Makara district, Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Mob: 012 609 865
Ms. Maly Seng works at the Community Legal Education Center (CLEC) as the Project Officer of Land and Natural Resources Program. Here, she works as legal trainer or facilitator for community capacity building. In other words, she educates the community on their land and natural resources rights. Ms. Seng has many goals, some of which include raising a happy family, educate future generations on social well-being, help to develop Cambodia into a “Rule of Law,” and finally to be a peacemaker by saving victims of war or and violence.
Mr. Sok Sidon or Sidon Sok ?
Peace Trainer
Khmer Youth Association (KYA)
Tapor village, Tasous Commune, Svay Chrum District, Svay Rrien Province
Tel: (855) 16 61 84 21
Mob: 016 61 84 21
Mr. Sidon Sok works at the Khmer Youth Association (KYA) as a Peace Trainer. Mr. Sok has experience in outreach and promotions that engage youth participation in social and community development arenas. He is interested in creating a networking blog after the summit and teaching participant how to utilize it for optimum communication purposes. Mr. Sok is also planning on devising and executing a training course to enable young people to identify critical issues and strategies for conflict resolution, to learn superior presentation skill for advocacy and lobbying opportunities and to solidify youth in remote areas by building an effective youth Network commune. In addition, Mr. Sok wishes to establish a center where youth are offered courses like English and Computers so that they may be further encouraged to partake in Community development. Mr. Sok is studying with the management department and aspires to be a Governmental Leader.
Ms. Koeut Sokharany
Project Officer
People Health Development Association (PHD)
#2 St 546,Sang kat Boung kok I
Khan Toul Kork Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Telephone:012 722 532
Mobile Phone:012 722 532
Ms. Koeut Sokharany is the Project Officer for People Health Development Association( PHD). She is also working on the Project Young Urban Male Project, a project partnered with CARE International Organization in Cambodia. Ms. Sokharany works to promote and improve sexual and reproductive health among Cambodian youth. She hopes to one day to see her people living in a world free of HIV/AIDS and Gender-Based Violence.
Ms. Chak Sopheap
Advocacy Officer
Cambodian Center for Human Rights
#68, St. 598, Khan Toul Kork
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Tel: 855-11 943 213
Mob: 855-11 943 213
Ms. Chak Sopheap works for the Cambodian Center for Human Rights as an Advocacy Officer. She serves as a representative of Youth for Change Network. This Youth for Change Network is a voluntary network of youths who aim is to unify Cambodian society and work together to increase Cambodian social development. Ms. Sopheap has experienced dialogues in international conference settings that were primarily concerned with issues of peace, cooperation, and sustainable development. In addition, Ms. Sopheap is an initiator for youth gatherings at her University and at other academic institutions. She targets remote areas of Cambodia and organizes community events that enable students in these separated communities to have access to study materials. Ms. Sopheap has a Bachelors degree in International Relations and plans on pursuing a Masters Degree in the field of International Peace Studies. She envisions herself as becoming an influential peace policy maker within civil society institutions. Finally, she would like to expand and solidify her Youth for Change Network.
Mr. Nimol Soth
UN Youth Officer
U N, Office of UN Resident Coordination of Cambodia
TekThla, 100 Khnang Village
Russey Keo, Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Tel: 855- 216 167
Mob: 855- 12 60 80 71
Fax: 855- 23 210 214
Mr. Nimol Soth is a UN Youth Officer for the UN office of UN resident Coordination of Cambodia. Mr. Soth has been working with youth on health, education and youth policy, for over five years. He has joined many national and international congress conferences on these topics. Mr. Soth is currently partaking in a study conducted by the United Nations on the analysis of emergent youth situations and responses in Cambodia. He is working to develop support from a youth advisory panel for the UN country team. Within the next ten years, Mr. Soth would like to become a policy maker in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports.
Ms. Neang Sovathana
Program Assistant
Fridrich Naumann Foundation
#316D, St. 150, Teouk Laok II
Toul Kork, Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Mob: + 855 92 66 30 62
Ms. Neang Sovathana works at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation as a Program Assistant. She is concerned with the capacity building arena particularly on Leadership and Liberalism. Ms. Sovathana has participated in many national and international conferences, workshops, meetings, campaigns, and youth exchange programs. Aside from working at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, Ms. Sovathana is a core team member of two other volunteer organizations. These organizations are called the Cambodia Active Net for Social Development (CAN) and the Initiative of Change Association (ICA). She has been responsible for organizing many events for both of these organizations and has ensured that the attendees be not only students, but also young people of all ages, teachers, and commune chiefs. Ms. Sovathana does charity work and voluntarily has a meet-up group every weekend to discuss progress. Early next year, she plans on organizing a youth camp based on ideas and actions taken place at the summit.
Ms. Kanha Sun
Project Coordinator, Response to Human Trafficking
Cambodian Red Cross
#147E1, Street 63, Sangkat Chaktomok, Khan Doun Penh, Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Tel: +855-23-223-641
Fax: +855-23-212-875
Ms. Kanha Sun works for the Cambodian Red Cross as a Project Coordinator in Response to Human Trafficking. Ms. Kanha would like to further her ability in making professional funding proposals and to enhance her skills so that she can be an experienced advisor to other organizations on addressing Human Trafficking Issues.
Mr. Ranin Te Seang
Student
Cambodian Mekong University (CMU)
18A-E2, Street Nº 211,
7 Makara, Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Mob: 012333087
Mr. Ranin Te Seang is a student at Cambodia Mekong University (CMU). Ten years from now, Mr. Te Seang wishes to be a brave Cambodian leader that successfully helps to develop his community and country.
Mr. Luy Tech Chheng
Assistant Program Officer
Youth Star Cambodia
Tel: 023 223 173/4
Fax: 023 223 175
Mobile: 012 880 668/ 016 799 993
As a former Youth Star volunteer himself, Mr. LUY Tech Chheng brings a valuable perspective to young people." Working as a volunteer changed my life," he says. "It opened my eyes to the many challenges facing poor people everyday. I became determined to change myself and the community by setting a good example and mobolizing the people in community to work together."
Now Chheng working as Assistant Program Officer at Youth Star Cambodia. He is working to support young people to be volunteer in the community so they can change their life and become young leader. He participated workshop with IOM Lithunia to share and exchange experiences on migration and meeting with Danish Youth Council to share experiece on volunteerism and promote the culture of volunteerism and he also presented the community situation to Mr. de Rato Managing Director, International Monetary Fund.
Chheng is a graduate of the Royal University of Law and Economic with a major in Law and pursuing a Master of Development Management at Norton University.
Ms. Keo Theavy
Steering Committee, Cambodian Young Leaders Summit
UNDP
Keo Theavy has been employed as Programme Assistant of the EC UNDP Small Grants Programme for Operations to Promote Tropical Forests (SGP PTF) since 2005. This programme works directly with the NGOs and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to implement projects that promote the sustainable use of forestry resources and the rural livelihood development of forest communities. She has worked closely with 17 partners located in 14 locations nationwide to provide technical support and oversee grant management and the disbursement of the SGP PTF. Prior to working for UNCP, she spent one year working as Assistant Program Manager for Enfants et Développement in the Life Opportunity Program (LOP). This is a holistic child-focused community development program comprised of eight components (food security, education, infrastructure rehabilitation, child protection and participation, primary health care education, economic development, local partner capacity building, and emergency preparedness) and covering 90 target villages in the Takeo and Kampong Speu provinces. She earned Bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Sciences and Economic Development from the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP) and the Royal University of Law and Economics (RULE), respectively, and is currently pursuing an M.B.A. in general management.
Ms. Vannaksereyraksmey Var
Researcher
Sponsored by Kobe Shoin Japan-Cambodia Project
# 447, St.22BTZ, Sangkat Beoung Tompun
Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh City
Cambodia
Mob: (855) 11 894 908
Ms. Vannaksereyraksmey Var has joined the Summit sponsored by Kobe Shoin Japan-Cambodia Project. She is particulary interested in issues related to child education and is working on a study in Siem Reap entitled: “Gender Differentiated Issues in Balancing Work and Education for Working Children in the Context of Tourist Boom.” This research gives insight into the underlying factors that engage children into child labor and it explores reasons why they choose to discontinue their education. It reveals the obstacles that these children face when balancing multiple roles (education, and both paid and unpaid work). Ms. Var encourages all participants to help her in her mission to find solutions to getting Cambodian children back to school and to persuade them that education is the only key to breaking the cycle of poverty. In the future, Ms. Var aspires to be a successful social development specialist and/or University Instructor who provides consultancy on gender and child issues.
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Mr. Charles Onak Judo
Young Leaders International Peace Council
Global Peace Initiative of Women
Upper Nile Youth Development Association
South Sudan, Upper Nile state
Tel: 091-810-3252
Mr. Juno works for Upper Nile University as teaching assistant in the field of Animal production. He has been involved with the community through the Upper Nile Youth Development Association (LNGOS) focusing on reaching out to the youth to help them in the transformation process where he has been involved with rallies and symposiums.
- TRINIDAD -
Mr. Geoff Cooper
Assistant Coordinator, Young Leaders International Peace Council
Global Peace Initiative of Women
Geoff Cooper has been a social entrepreneur and youth leader for several years. He currently resides in New York and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Finance from Monroe College. Geoff has managed several youth-based and development projects that address HIV/AIDS, the use of sport and culture in development and other global issues. He was the Trinidad & Tobago representative in Brazil for the Latin America & Caribbean Youth Leadership Summit (LACYLS) and is the Vice Chair for the Caribbean region in the UN Global Youth Leadership Summit Series. He is also a co-editor for the Global Youth Leadership Network Newsletter, and has helped organize various local and international conferences. As a youth advocate for the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), Geoff educates youth locally and globally. He is a member of UNICEF’s XChange movement, which encourages positive change among young people and adults within the Caribbean. He is a member of the Ubuntu Institute for Young Social Entrepreneurs.
- VIETNAM -
Mr. Tran Van Tinh
Pathfinder International, Vietnam
Mr. Tran Van Tinh is currently working with Pathfinder International Vietnam, working to support the Ministry of Health to improve reproductive health system for youth and strengthening the capacity of local service providers in targeted provinces of Vietnam. Further, he continues to volunteer as the focal point for GYAN in Vietnam.
Prior to joining Pathfinder International, Mr. Tran Van Tinh worked with the UN as the youth focal point. He was also the Vietnam country representative for the first Pan-Asian Youth Leadership Summit with the United Nations Development Program in Hiroshima, Japan, which took place in September 2004.
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