Sok Channoeurn was born and raised in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and attended Faculty of Law from 1999 to 2003.

Noeurn holds a degree in Law, and has worked in several professions. She started work as an English teacher when she was 16. She has worked for non-government and local organizations in Cambodia and has successfully worked in the Education Field (lecturer of English and Khmer) for nearly 10 years.

Having been brought up in a country where poverty is still exists, Noeurn has endured the poverty and has always noticed the hardship of poor people and their children. She manages the Cambodian Children’s Fund facility in the hope that there will be no more uneducated and hopeless children in Cambodia in the future.

Miss Ly Sophea is the Facility Manager of CCF2, which opened in May 2006 and now houses 100 girls from high-risk or abusive backgrounds. She took up this position after two years at CCF1, where she worked as an English teacher, assistant manager and administrator. Sophea graduated from Paññasastra University, in the field of Finance and Banking. She also worked in an English private school as an English teacher before coming to CCF.

At CCF2, Sophea is responsible for all the children under her care as well as managing the staff. She reviews staff performances, organizes meetings and schedules, and works closely with other staff in other facilities. She works tirelessly, with sensitivity and dedication, to help the children who are affected by domestic violence and other problems.

"All the staff and I will work hard with the children to fulfill their goals for the future" says Sophea. When asked what she dreams of for CCF, Sophea says she wishes for a good future for the children. She hopes that those children in vocational training will move on to get good jobs or even to run their own businesses; and that those who continue their education will enter university and find good jobs in business or the public sector. She hopes all the children will grow up to be good citizens, friendly, well-behaved and able to communicate well with others.

In her free time, she likes going to the beach, reading magazines, listening to music and watching ghost movies and cartoons.

Narong is the Manager of CCF4 – The Sumner M. Redstone Children’s Center in Takmao. Here she serves as a role model, mentor and administrator to the young women who participate in general education and vocational training classes. She originally joined the CCF in 2005.

Narong originates from Takeo province and brings many years of experience in management and community education to her position.  She received her high school Diploma at Hun Sen Baty  Takeo.  Formerly a kindergarten teacher, Narong has received training as a communicator, librarian, accountant and program manager.  She has also successfully completed a course in management development at VBNK.  In France, Narong served for three years as an instructor of Microsoft Word & Excel at Enfants Refugies du Monde (ERM).  Following ERM, Narong worked as the Manager of Thorn Chey Children’s Association in Takeo province.

Narong hopes that “one day the CCF will have branches in every province of Cambodia to help vulnerable kids." She has always tried to stand up against the prevalent Khmer belief that women should not pursue higher education or a career. "I would like to work in management and direction. I am always trying to improve my capacity in terms of English, computer and health care, so that I really benefit my contribution to the CCF."

In her free time she likes talking to people, reading books and listening to radio.

Mrs. IM Vanny is the Manager of our Steung Meanchey Community Center. From this facility, opened in late 2007, Vanny coordinates safe water distribution, facilitates medical care for area residents, educates women on post-natal care, and counsels families on issues ranging from domestic abuse, to satellite school registration, housing assistance, and more. She also oversees the non-residential Daycare Program, which opened in December 2007.

Vanny earned a nursing diploma in Phnom Penh, and has over 20 years experience as a nurse, including service as the head of the pediatric ward at a local hospital, and HIV/AIDs patient counseling. Vanny enjoys working with children and she would like to provide health education to children in the future.

Sok Channin is Head of Education. Based at CCF 1, she has worked at CCF since 2004 and oversees both the CCF comprehensive education program and the integration of CCF students in the public school system.

On a regular day, Channin can be found preparing class curriculum, checking attendance of students, researching teaching resources, observing classes, preparing reports and managing teachers and education staff. Monitoring student's results and reviewing teachers' performance are also important parts of her job; she is always striving to ensure our teaching methods and resources are the best they can be. Channin knows (and is adored by) all the children and works hard to provide each child with individual attention, while maintaining our education program as a whole.

"I think that in order to educate kids, we need to be well-prepared and know our objectives well," she says. " I would like to thank Scott for providing a golden opportunity for children who have never been enrolled in school before. He has made the difference for lots of Cambodian children."

Prior to joining the CCF, Channin worked as an English teacher, and gained an associated degree of Accounting from Cambodia University of Specialties. In her free time, Chanin likes reading books, searching resources from internet, listening to music and traveling.

As Head of Art Education, Mr. Soung Sopheak, is responsible for our extensive art, dance, drama and music study program. Sopheak also directs the cultural performances at CCF and teaches story composition. He sees art as an important tool for education, and works hard to ensure the CCF performances have meaning and purpose, raising the children's awareness about social issues such as poverty, drug use, trafficking and domestic violence.

Mr Soung Sopheak made his way from Svay Chrom district in Kandal Province to Phnom Penh in 1994. CCF students study music, dance and drama every night, so Sopheak is always very busy preparing the curriculum, writing student reports and managing staff. He also manages our association with the Public School that the children attend and does a lot of other tasks.

" Life is not easy but I need to struggle with my inner self in order to achieve what I really want in life; CCF is what I dream of for my professional career," says Sopheak. " I am very happy to work with all the kids at CCF. I like educating kids, and working closely with all my colleagues at CCF."

" I am happy that Scott, the sponsors and volunteers devote either their finances or their skills to serve Cambodian Children" , adds Sopheak. " As one of the Cambodian people, I will help them to build a brighter future for Cambodian children."

In his free time, Sopheak works as a Red Cross youth volunteer and studies English. He is completing third year Film Direction studies at the Royal University of Fine Arts, where he also works in stage design and script writing.