One of the many Cambodian returnees deported from the States is poet/spoken word artist Kosal Khiev.
Returnees often find themselves discriminated against by USA citizens, expatriates, and Cambodian nationals. Many don't have a working knowledge of Khmer, finding themselves trapped between two cultures - and unemployable. I don't think deportation ...
Read Full Post »
Posted in cambodia, current events, music, news on Jun 13th, 2012
The Cambodian Space Project is doing a fundraiser for BuckHunger soup kitchen!
Sounds like a fun event all around.
Buck Hunger is going like gangbusters to provide free food on a very simple model.
One recommendation that would make the whole operation more palatable: if the organization targets children, I'd be a lot ...
Read Full Post »
Posted in cambodge, cambodia, current events, news on Jun 10th, 2012
I spent most of my time at #SketchSaturday yesterday, while most of the focus seemed to be on TEDxPhnomPenh. The event had been heavily promoted by the US Embassy, the Phnom Penh Post, and business/NGO partners.
I did keep an eye on the Twitter chatter emerging that day, and was looking ...
Read Full Post »
or: "We Lost The Lake, But Can We Free The Fifteen?"
In 2007 numerous advocates were concerned about Phnom Penh's Boeung Kak lake. It was being filled in with sand, yet actual information about the company doing it was very hard to find. Unlike some communities facing eviction, this was a ...
Read Full Post »
Posted in cambodge, cambodia, current events on Apr 24th, 2012
When TEDxPhnom Penh initially launched in Cambodia, I assisted with the organizing committee, and encouraged friends with prior TED experience to participate.
Over a period of several months I came to realize that TED is quite a popular name and event.
TED talks are volunteer-run events, and as such can ...
Read Full Post »
