JWOC Blog
Putting choice (and cash) in the hands of Cambodian youth
The coronavirus has negatively impacted the tourist industry in Siem Reap, resulting in loss of income and jobs. Those affected include JWOC Scholarship students and recent high school graduates who come from low-income families, have little savings, and are...
Staff Corner: Keisha reflects on her first 2 months as a Development Director!
Keisha is our Development Director. We chatted with her to find out more about her background before coming to Cambodia, what she has been doing at JWOC so far, and to talk about what she plans to do in her new role up until the end of 2020 and into 2021. Can you...
Staff Corner: Konthea’s first 2 months as JWOC’s Managing Director!
Konthea is our first local Managing Director who has been working with us for almost 8 years at JWOC. Before she became in the position, she has been working for various roles. We had a conversation with her to find out how excited she is after her first month in the...
Staff Corner: Dara reflects on JWOC’s team spirit
We spoke to Dara, our Computer Instructor, about his reflection on what he has been working on at JWOC so far ... Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? I'm Dara. I'm doing a bachelor's degree in ICT at the University of South East Asia (USEA). Originally, I'm...
Student Corner: Sokunthy and Borey go to Thailand for their Teaching Practicum!
Every year, the top 15 students on English Literature degrees at the University of South East Asia are chosen to participate in an international teaching practicum. Two of our students, Sokunthy and Borey went to Thailand to the University of South East Asia’s partner...
Collette’s Changemakers begin working on their projects!
33 students in Year 3 and 4 of JWOC’s University Scholarship Program have begun identifying the key issues affecting them as youth. The topics range from social media use, to plastic, health problems, reading and lack of clear life goals. After brainstorming these...
Staff Corner: Chamnan reflects on her first 6 months at JWOC
1. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? I am Chamnan, and I have been working for JWOC almost 7 months as an Administration and Finance Officer. 2. Why did you want to work for JWOC? Before starting to work here I also worked in a local NGO. I thought that for...
Alumni Corner: Sopheap’s exchange in Norway and Nepal!
My name is Sopheap. I am working now with Transparency International Cambodia as a Project Assistant based in Siem Reap. I work with 4 provinces: Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear and Banteay Meanchey. I work to build youth and citizens, and promote national...
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