A brighter future for youth in Cambodia

Ending Poverty Together - A podcast by Food for the Hungry (FH) Canada - Mondays

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.