Mr. Lay Phally is an active 35-year-old engaged with the Prey Lang Community Network (PLCN) and lives in Stung Treng’s Kan Cham commune. Since 2019, the Cambodian Youth Network Association has been empowering him and providing capacity-building on citizens’ and environmental rights, boosting his confidence to engage deeply with PLCN to protect Prey Lang Forest. Phally volunteers with PLCN and CYN because he wants to contribute his time to safeguarding[…]

Chanthou is an active female protector of Prey Lang in Vathanak commune, Kratie Province. Involved with the Prey Lang Community Network (PLCN) since 2021, Chanthou is also a member of Cambodian Youth Network Association, which empowers women to take on leadership roles in natural resource management and active citizenship. As a female leader in her community, Chanthou coordinates the involvement of young women in protecting the Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary.[…]

Rom Yary, the second of four siblings from Kandal province, was once a young woman plagued by self-doubt. Growing up in a restrictive environment where freedom of expression was stifled, she struggled with low self-esteem and social anxiety. The stigma surrounding her physical appearance further exacerbated her insecurities, leaving her feeling isolated and afraid to engage with the world. “I was a person who did not like to speak in[…]

Nhep Pisal, the third of four siblings in a farming family from Kampong Cham province, is a young man on a remarkable journey of self-discovery. While pursuing a Master’s in Political Science and working as a part-time teacher, Pisal grappled with a lack of self-confidence and limited engagement with social issues. He was a quiet individual, hesitant to share his views and largely detached from environmental concerns. Before joining the[…]

Thong Chingcheav, an 18-year-old young woman, is the eldest daughter of a modest family of three living in Prey Boeung Village, Kampoul Commune, Phnom Penh. Chingcheav was first introduced to the Cambodian Youth Network Association (CYN) through her participation in the World Environment Day Forum in 2023. The forum, themed “Together to Protect the Environment and Natural Resources, Our Shared Treasure,” was her gateway to understanding the association’s mission. At[…]

Over three impactful days from 14 to 16 January 2025 in the Kampong Samaki Fishing Community, Kampot province, four CSO partners conducted the team building with 20 participants, including (10 females), The four organizations’ partners such as the Youth Council of Cambodia (YCC), Partnership of Environment and Development Organization (PED), Khmer Youth Association (KYA), Jesuit Service Cambodia (JSC), Action Aid Cambodia (AAC), including youth network from target group. We are[…]

On January 21, 2025, the Cambodia Youth Network Association held a digital security refresher workshop in Preah Vihear Province, with 18 participants (6 of whom were women). The purpose of this refresher workshop was to assess the participants’ knowledge following the training provided by the association, which focused on the following topics: Ethical guidelines for internet users Mobile device security Strengthening security on Facebook communication platforms Strengthening security on Telegram[…]

Should youth or environmental defenders in Cambodia receive support and encouragement? The Cambodia Youth Network Association cooperated with its partners to organize the national policy dialogue on “Youth Participation in Environmental Protection” on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Cambodia faces environmental issues, including deforestation, water pollution, and climate change. Encouraging youth to participate in solving these problems is essential because young people are a powerful resource for sustainable change. The national[…]

On December 24, 2024, the Cambodian Youth Network Association (CYN) collaborated with the Prey Lang Youth Network, the Boeung Thom Fishing Community, and the Kbal Khla Forest Community to release 1,600 fish fingerlings into Boeung Thom Conservation Lake, located in Sandan District, Kampong Thom Province. This activity aims to replenish fish stocks in the conservation area, improve food security for local families, and support community fishing during the upcoming dry[…]

Annual Assembly 2024 of Cambodian Youth Network Association! On December 22, 2024, the Cambodian Youth Network Association (CYN) held its Annual Assembly, which convened 60 participants, including members, members of the Board of Directors, staff, and founders. The assembly provided updates on the organization’s achievements, program outcomes, budget status, and policy developments. Additionally, CYN facilitated a dialogue among members to share experiences and strategies for adapting to the evolving global[…]