Cambodia

Yaru (16 years old), a community advocate and youth leader, is committed to combating child abuse and raising awareness about its impacts in Phnom Prek district, Battambang province focusing on eradicating violence against children and promoting youth participation.

Rima (19 years old), an advocate from urban Phnom Penh, serves as a youth representative for the children and youth council and is the Leader of a child and youth club in her community. Her efforts prove that youth-led action can drive substantial community transformation.

Sitha (18 years old) serves as the Leader of a Children and Youth Club and recently started her journey as an English teacher at a private school. Sitha's leadership and advocacy for moral education and community service have empowered her to share vital knowledge on sanitation, substance abuse, and education, positively influencing children and her community.

May (15 years old) from Kirivong district, Takeo province. A boy who once struggled in poverty and faced daily challenges such as inadequate sanitation and lack of educational resources. Today, he is a leader in his community's youth club; he led initiatives such as the Community Learning Service Projects, which focused on sanitation, domestic violence prevention, and anti-drug campaigns.

Souy (17 years old) is an advocate for child protection and ending violence against children from Mungkul Borey district in Banteay Meanchey province. As a dedicated member of the Children and Youth Club and the Children and Youth Council, she actively facilitates discussions on child protection and educates peers on combating abuse.

Saviet (18 year old) is a youth leader from Kampong Svay district in Kampong Thom province. She is dedicated to advocating for child protection, focusing on ending violence against children and combating early child marriage.

Narin (18 years old) is a youth leader who strongly focuses on child protection, climate action, and community development from Borribor district in Kampong Chhnang province.

Chanthorn (17 year old) is passionate about ending violence against children from Santuk district, Kampong Thom province. As a student and an active Children and Youth Club member, Chanthorn has made significant contributions through awareness campaigns and cleaning initiatives to promote child safety and positive discipline.

SengE (20 years old), from the ChiKreng district in Siem Reap province, has emerged as a transformative leader in the community through her involvement with World Vision. These experiences empowered her to address critical issues in her village, such as a lack of understanding about child rights, domestic violence, and limited educational value.