Meal Fundraising for Indigenous Students at CIYA’s Dormitories/Hall in Banlung, Ratanakiri Province and Phnom penh.
The Cambodia Indigenous Youth Association (CIYA) is an association founded and led by
9 indigenous youths in 2005. It was established to support indigenous youth in accessing higher education, building networks, fostering solidarity, and promoting youth-led initiatives to address the needs of indigenous communities and society in Cambodia. CIYA was officially registered with the Ministry of Interior of Cambodia on September 18, 2008 (Sor Chor Nor # 1169).
The CIYA respectfully appeals to Samdech, Excellencies, Neak Oknha, Oknha, ladies and gentlemen, charitable groups, communities, enterprises, companies, organizations/associations, and all benefactors to kindly contribute donations—whether in the form of funds, study materials, or food—to support the indigenous students and youth residing in the Indigenous Youth Dormitory. Your support will help alleviate their hardships and contribute to building and developing a new generation of youth leaders who are energetic, full of potential, and highly capable to participate in the conservation and development of indigenous communities and Cambodia.
Currently, the CIYA is coordinating and providing accommodation support to indigenous students and youth, enabling them to pursue secondary and higher education, access capacity-building programs and work experience, build networks, and contribute to the conservation and development of both their indigenous communities and the nation. There are approximately 64 students in total (including 37 females) residing in indigenous student dormitories; this includes 25 students in total (including 18 females) staying in dormitories in Banlung City, Ratanakiri Province, to pursue lower and upper secondary education hailing from indigenous communities such as the Jarai, Tampuan, Kreung, and Brao as well. As university students, 39 students in total (including 19 females) residing in indigenous dormitories in Phnom Penh. They hail from 9 indigenous groups including the Jarai, Bunong, Kreung, Por, Tampuan, Sui, Kui, Kavet, and Brao across 8 provinces: Ratanakiri, Mondulkiri, Kampong Speu, Pursat, Kratie, Kampong Thom, Banteay Meanchey, and Preah Vihear province.
Even though the nation has experienced remarkable development and progress, particularly in the education sector. Particularly in the education sector. However, when looking at indigenous students and youth, they face numerous challenges while living and pursuing their education such as financial hardship, a lack of awareness, bank debt, climate change, and the loss of forest land that serves as a source of income and nutrition resulting in significant challenges for them, such as rising prices of food and other goods, malnutrition, a lack of funds to purchase food and school supplies, and the fact that some students frequently suffer from illness, among other issues. Therefore, the contributions and donations from Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, benefactors, and various institutions are of immense importance and value. They help meet the living and educational needs of indigenous students and youth, providing support and encouragement while ensuring access to comfortable accommodation, improved well-being, and a comprehensive education characterized by equality, equity, and inclusivity.
Read the full concept note here in English and Khmer version: Link
