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Mr. Ta Rath is a #Khmer Australian from #Melbourne who founded ABC International in 2005. Funded by the Australian government, ABC provides capacity and training to local media professionals in #Cambodia. This morning I met with Mr. Ta and his assistant Nimul to share about #Khmerican's work and our ambitions in #PhnomPenh. It was a fruitful and informative session. - abcinternationaldevelopment.net.au/projects/cambodia #aneakajun #khmerwecan #imeetcoolpeopleeveryday (at ABC International)

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The wedding industry is big business. How much you ask? Try $53.4 billion dollars per year according to a 2012 Wedding Report. And this figure is just America alone. While #Cambodia's scene is significantly smaller, a group of first time entrepreneurs see an opportunity to capitalize off the 17 million population, of which 65.3% are under the age of 30. Meet one of the five winning teams in the May 2017 Smart Axiata funded competition, #Sopheakmongkol. - Pisey Nang (center), 20, is a third year student at the National Institute of Posts, Telecoms and Information Computer Technology (NIPTICT) studying eCommerce. She one day dream about America—for among other things—to take a picture in front of the Hollywood sign. - Heanh Sok (right), 21, is a third year student at American University of #PhnomPenh studying Information Technology Management. As a child, he once dreamed about being Cambodia's first astronaut in space. - Sopheakmongkol, which means "happiness" in #Khmer, will be the third company I mentor through Impact Hub Phnom Penh. Absent in photo is Bolin Prak, the third co-founder of the company. - #khmerwecan #beamentor #investinyouth (at Starbucks Product Cambodia)

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Be cool. Learn copywriting. 💪🏽 - Today the @WeDuShare Media Team and I got down to the nitty gritty: what is copywriting and why should professionals in the news/media team learn the art and science behind the writing style. - We learned about the most important element of copywriting: the headline. We identified and whipped up the 8 most common headlines. We learn that “you” is the most “powerful” word and left the 90 min session introducing the “secret formula” code name, AIDA. - And yes, we celebrated our new learnings with this black and white selfie. - Class dismissed. 💣 - 📷: @currynompang - #khmerwecan #beamentor #investinyouth (at TEKHUB)

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After 6 weeks and 3 rounds of intense assessment and pitching, only 8 teams remained. They had entered #CellLabs, a competition for aspiring youth entrepreneurs. Meet one of the three winning teams, @BuyMeLocal_Cambodia. - The eCommerce platform is dedicated in selling local, sustainable, and ethical products made by social enterprises and start-ups. The team received $3,000 of capital, 5 weeks of training, and support from @ImpactHubPP. - Atykunn Ny (left), 21, co-founder, and recent graduate of Royal University of #PhnomPenh (RUPP). An international studies major, Ny is passionate about using technology to promote social causes in #Cambodia. - Twenty-year-old Socheata Chey is a student at Limkowing University studying architecture. Recently, Chey successfully completed a five week YSEALI Exchange Program —on social entrepreneurship and economic development —at the University of #Connecticut in America. - I will be mentoring the three co-founders (not pictured, Sophoan Sok) offering tips and guidance on content creation, sales and marketing, and other general business matters. - 📷: Horsoulen Chan __________________________________________ #khmerwecan #supportyouthinitiatives (at Joma Bakery Café Cambodia)

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@WEduShare វីឌូស៊ែរ was established in May 2016 by 3 young #Khmer people based in #PhnomPenh. Today, the media start up company has over 20 volunteers, mainly university students, and has reached over 90k Facebook followers providing news and information on education and internship opportunities in #Cambodia and abroad. The company also hosts and organizes events, offers professional training seminars, and provides education consultancy. Earlier today I met with co-founder Otdom (center) and his team. With support of Impact Hub Phnom Penh, I will be mentoring the young company offering support in areas such as copywriting, monetization, and branding. - wedushare.com - #khmerwecan #supportyoungentrepreneurs #generationforward (at Story Coffee Roasters)

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NEW MANAGEMENT ALERT - Twenty-two year old fashion designer and social media personality Skyler Ros is the newest artist under PDP Management. You might recognize him from the viral videos with sidekick Soy Senghour, his make up tutorials and other fashion and beauty related content. I am excited to take his talents to the next level. - For booking or press inquiries, contact me directly at 📱096 9944790 or 📧 [email protected]. - #supportlocalartists #khmerwecan (at Phnom Penh)

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According to OIC #Cambodia, more than 600,000 people in the country have a communication or swallowing disorder, yet health services for them are nearly nonexistent. The organization's 14 year goal is to make speech therapy available to all who need it and to support 100 #Cambodian speech therapists to be employed by the government by 2030. This afternoon I met Sam Kendall and Pisey Soeun to learn more about OCIC and to discuss ways on how #Khmerican can support their work. I was informed that the organization will be hosting activities in the US in the near future. - oiccambodia.org - #khmerwecan #imeetcoolpeopleeveryday