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“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” – Christopher Reeve Athlete Vit Chantha from Cambodia won the gold medal in the long jump at the 11th ASEAN Para Games, and Prime Minister Hun Sen congratulated her. The Prime Minister wrote this morning, “Congratulations to…
Have you ever asked yourself this?What’s happening to my life?or experienced a constant fear of your present path? Yes, you have. You are a human, and life offers many choices for every one of us. The Japanese word “Ikigai” refers to the process of finding that perfect spot where everything seems in tune and flows…
It can be very difficult to go more than a few feet in Southeast Asia’s busiest tourist areas without being stopped by a driver who offers to take you where you’re going. Tuk-tuks are without a doubt the most well-known of the region’s many unique types of transportation. Tuk Tuks, the Khmer version of remorks,…
Dozens of young women work daily in eastern Cambodia to clear away some of the remnants left behind from the Vietnam War, including millions of unexploded ordnances (UXO). In 2017 Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) employed the only all-female survey teams in Cambodia to search the eastern Ratanakiri area for the remains of the bombs as…
I made it to Senteurs d’Angkor new workshop in Siem Reap, Cambodia, and surprisingly loved it, including the Botanical Garden. Senteurs d’Angkor relying on local resources and developing an original and local crafts industry of high quality for the past 20 years. My recent visit included a full swing to the workshop of coffee, spices, jam, essential oils,…
Rida loved nature and was fascinated by everything about it, from the plants and seeds to the animals and entire ecosystems, as well as how everything had an impact on the world as a whole. As a young girl growing up in a village, she witnessed the loss of the nearby forests, which saddened her.…
You’ve definitely heard of the traditional Apsara dance if you’ve ever visited Cambodia or even just done a quick Google search on the country. Princess Sisowath Kossamak, the mother of well-known arts supporter Prince Sihanouk, revived traditional Apsara dance for the Royal Cambodian Ballet in the 1940s. Apsara dance is recognized for its long, beautiful…
Math Maiyorm, 20, is the first Muslim woman from Cambodia to pursue a career in aircraft maintenance engineering. The job involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing aircraft to guarantee the security of flights. Maiyorm has been studying the profession at the Lanmei Training Center for more than two months and is determined to take on the…
Ms Hong Chenda went from being a typical flight attendant to being the first Cambodian female pilot on January 2, 2020, after receiving her pilot’s licence from Vietnam. At the age of 29, Hong Chenda became the first Cambodian woman to fly an Airbus 320 when she joined Lanmei Airlines as an Airbus 320 pilot.…
Chefs are essential in the kitchen. Their responsibilities include not only managing other cooks but also organising menus, ensuring proper presentation, and even developing new, creative recipes for those one-of-a-kind meals that everyone craves. Food is more than a basic survival necessity. It’s something that a lot of people enjoy. Even if you’re not a…
Three teams of girls were crowned National Pitch Champions of Technovation Cambodia 2022 on June 18, with education minister H.E Hang Chuon Naron making a virtual appearance, after developing applications aimed at improving the environment, simplifying waste management, and promoting STEM education – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Tech for Kids Academy, in collaboration…
“Special Education is not a Weakness, it is a Strength” If a child has a learning impairment or condition that makes learning more challenging for them than other children of their age, they need special education. They could be having difficulties with schooling, communication or behaviour. Regardless of their challenges, every child has the right…
Prince Real Estate, in collaboration with its parent company’s philanthropic arm, Prince Foundation, launched its first “First Step to Success” roadshow, which aims to spark university students’ interest in entrepreneurship by sharing ideas and insights from experts. To encourage participatory learning among the students, the fun-filled roadshow uses gamification and reward activities such as trivia…
