In 2015 Dr. Ben Carson, an English professor at Bridgewater State University (BSU) in Massachusetts, led his first group of students on a study tour to Cambodia where they volunteered and taught English at EYC. Dr. Carson became involved with…
In August, Pagna, a 19-year-old EYC scholarship student, arrived in the US to begin his yearlong study abroad program as a political science student at Bridgewater State University (BSU) in Massachusetts. In the five months since his arrival, Pagna has…
We would like to introduce you to "Daniel", a young EYC student. Daniel, who is 11 years old, lives with his father, a welder, his mother, a grocery vendor, his seven-year-old brother, and his grandmother. Their house is close enough to…
Hello Friends of EYC! I am Chhenghour, a former EYC student and the current Community Outreach Program Manager at EYC. I get to interact daily with our students and the community as I lead all of the social work, medical, dental,…
My name is Sovanara, but people usually call me Nara. I am 23 years old and live with my mom in a house near Lakeside School. In January 2018, I became the EYC Sports Coordinator. When I was young my life…
When Sreyroth was a young girl, she believed her life held little opportunity. At best, she would finish high school and become a vegetable seller like her mum or a construction worker like her sister who had dropped out of school…
My name is Dinamoyura although most people call me Moyura. I am 18 years old and am attending BELTEI International University in Phnom Penh where I study International Relations. My parents are divorced, and my father, who is a “moto taxi”…
Simouy’s story follows the trajectory of so many of our students who have overcome significant obstacles to find their talent and shape their futures. However, like other young women, Simouy faced additional challenges and inequities because of her gender. She credits EYC…
As the youngest of a family of eight with both parents working relentlessly in the fields to provide for their family's basic needs, Sreymom grew up believing that higher education, English skills, and assistance in finding quality employment were out…
Hello Friends of EYC! My name is Sreynuch. I am a 20-year-old EYC scholarship student studying Tourism and Hospitality at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. My life was difficult growing up. My parents divorced, and people told me I…