Success stories and the Cambodians making a difference. · 116 stories
On Saturday, Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen met with teenage genius Heur Tieng Kim Hong, who recently became the youngest to ever pass the C-level exam at the age of 13 years, 3 months, and 5 days. The Prime Minister announced on his Facebook page that he had met the young genius, saying, “I…
In Cambodia, there are a great number of unsung heroes. A lot of these unsung heroes are making real contributions to the country’s social and economic growth. It is our job to tell the stories of these unsung heroes in order to get more people involved in the development of the country. Se Chhin is…
Women’s roles have altered drastically during the past 100 years. But one thing hasn’t changed: there are a remarkable number of inspiring women in the world. I used to think that the only people who might inspire people were those who had won a lot of awards. But I don’t believe that is still the…
Known for his book Phka Sropoun (The Fading/Wilting Flowers), Nou Hach (1916–1975) was a well-known Cambodian author. He was born in Battambang in 1916, and passed away in 1975. Hach was the first child born to a farming family in Battambang’s Sangkae District’s Kampong Preah Commune. He began his studies at Wat Kampong Preah Primary…
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) together with Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA) has recently released a video message featuring Daniel Craig, the world-renowned British actor and a United Nations Global Advocate for the Elimination of Mines and Explosive Hazards, commemorating the 30th anniversary of demining activities in Cambodia. “Since Mines Action began…
Every day, a post from Gabriel appears when we open LinkedIn. It may be meeting individuals for philanthropic work or friendly talk, sharing some motivational stories or articles. It is well known that he loves to learn and to share what he has learned. He is one of the leading communicators in Cambodia. The way…
After defeating Serena Williams in the opening round of Wimbledon 2022, Harmony Tan has recently established herself as a prominent figure in the tennis world. In fact, over the course of her ten-year tennis career, Harmony Tan has played in the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open. Tan has also won one career…
Jojo McIntosh is the first football player with Cambodian descent who played in the National Football League (NFL). He signed the contract in 2019. He represented the Washington Redskins. His mother immigrated to the US in 1982 when she was just 5 years old. The National Football League ranks high on lists of the biggest…
Despite the fact that Cambodia hasn’t yet reached the FIFA World Cup, we do have other football victories to cherish. Since 2008, HFCA (Happy Football Cambodia Australia), a nonprofit organization, has participated in the Homeless World Cup by sending a squad. Since its establishment in 2001, the foundation has hosted this yearly competition to promote…
Chen Zhi, Chairman of Prince Holding Group, donated $200,000 to the Cambodia Kantha Bopha Foundation through the Prince Foundation. The continuous operations of the Kantha Bopha Hospitals, which provide free, high-quality medical care to children in the Kingdom, would benefit from this. Representatives of Prince Holding Group received a briefing on the most recent advancements…
Two Cambodian women were recognised by the Women of the Future award for their contributions to public service, community spirit, and sports. The award ceremony was held in Singapore. According to the WOF Awards’ Linked In profile, rugby player Sreyneang Phann is a highly commended nominee in the Sports category and a true inspiration. Sreyneang…
Martalia received the award in the Social Entrepreneur category. The award ceremony was held in Singapore. The education of children in Cambodia has greatly benefited from Martalia’s efforts. She is unique in her enthusiasm and in how she overcomes the difficulties she encounters every day. A whole generation is being inspired by her, and she…
Born on September 14, 1995, Sorn Seavmey is a Cambodian taekwondo player who won the gold medal in the women’s under-73 kg division at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea. Seavmey was hardly interested in participating, much less in competing professionally, after seeing the numerous injuries that her siblings suffered over their ten-year…
