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A brighter future for youth in Cambodia

A brighter future for youth in Cambodia

FromEnding Poverty Together


A brighter future for youth in Cambodia

FromEnding Poverty Together

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Jul 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

with guest Veasna Pin, Program Operation Director from FH Cambodia.What do delicious barista-made drinks, sharp haircuts, and a finely tuned engine all have in common?By Grade 6 or 7, many Cambodian children from vulnerable families drop out of school. While kids in Canada are learning about the solar system, too many kids in Cambodia are working in the fields or on construction sites sacrificing their education to help their families survive. But that’s not the end of their story.In this episode, Veasna Pin, Program Operation Director from FH Cambodia, shares how a new youth vocational training program is opening up a world of possibilities for these vulnerable youth. With pivotal mentorship, lifeskills training, and business development, youth who had given up on education are now pursuing their dreams, starting their own businesses, and supporting their families in ways they never imagined.So, what do delicious drinks, haircuts, and an engine have in common? These are just a few of the skills now expertly offered by the youth in this program! Tune in to discover the full story!Recommended Resources:Partnership in Cambodia - webpageEpisode hosted by Shelaine.
Released:
Jul 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (66)

Let’s talk about poverty—its causes and solutions, and the beautiful, messy attempts people all over Canada are making to help. Listen in as host Shelaine chats with Canadian experts working to overcome poverty. Together you’ll tackle tough questions, cover hot topics, and hear true stories. Explore with us how ordinary people can create lasting change. What are Canadians doing about poverty in your neighbourhood, across Canada, and around the world? What can YOU do? https://www.fhcanada.org/podcast The Ending Poverty Together Podcast is an initiative of Food for the Hungry (FH) Canada, a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to ending poverty – one community at a time. Together with bold Canadian partners, FH Canada walks alongside the most vulnerable communities throughout the developing world as they strive toward sustainability.