Vibol Maraka
My name is Makara. I was born in Koh Oknha Tey, a small island in Kandal province. In 2013, my family moved to Siem Reap to start a café business. As someone who moved from one province to another, I didn’t have many friends at first. I was a quiet and shy person, so it […]
Tip Saang
Hello, my name is Saang Tip. I am 45 years old with three children, one son, 11 years old and 10 years old twin daughters, so there are five members in my family. I got married to a woman next to my village. She is the one who has been with me in a boat […]
Voleak Phan
My name is Voleak and I am a native Siem Reaper. I live with my mother and two younger sisters, and my father passed away before I graduated high school. Growing up, our family has never been well-off, and my parents did not even finish primary school. Yet, they both have always believed in education, […]
Sopheak Tal
Hi, my name is Tal Sopheak, and I’m 19 years old. I’m from Kampong Pluk commune, Bakong Temple district, Siem Reap province. Currently, I live in Thlok Andoung village with my family of five. My father is a tuk-tuk driver, and my mother is a housewife and seller. My older sister is studying at BBU […]
Sona Mon
My name is Mon Sona. I am 21 years old. I was born in Siem Reap. I have 9 members in my family, I am the third child. My father is a soldier but now he has retired, and my mum is a seller. My mother didn’t have a chance to go to school, but […]
Sokvanda El
Hi! My name is Ei Sokvanda but you can call me Vanda. I’m 18 years old. I was born and raised in Siem Reap. I have 2 older brothers and I’m the youngest in my family. Me and brothers had the chance to learn English at a local NGO since we were young but stopped […]
Pum Rithy
My name is Pum Rithy, and I was born into a poor family in a rural village in Kompong Cham Province. When I was in primary school, my mother always encouraged me to study, because she knew that education was the key to a better future for her children. Unfortunately, only my youngest sister and […]
Rat Rina
Hi! I’m Rina Rat. I was born in a rural area 32km from the town. I finished grade 12 from Dom Dek High School in 2021. During high school life, I was struggling and found this period challenging. I had to wake up early and sleep late at night to finish the exercises from school […]
Chheun Sophal
My name is Chheun Sophal, I am 53 years. I was born in Kouttasot village, Kouttasot Commune, Ochrov district, Banteay Meanchey province. I have 4 children; 3 daughters and 1 son. I am also the grandfather of 4 children. I studied only until grade 2 because the war started and all schools closed. I then […]
Yun Hiev
My name is Yun Hiev, I am 48 years old, and I was born in Kuk Srok village, Pouk commune, Pouk district, Siem Reap province. I have one child, I finished 7th grade with a family life as a poor bicycle repairman, so I decided to drop out of school and find a job to […]