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Mr. Sot Suo (Kemsour)
Founder and Managing Director
Mr. Sot Kemsour is the 'Man with the Dream' and the drive to turn his dream into a reality. Kemsour was born in 1981, one of eight children and the son of a village chief. At the age of 12 Kemsour began public primary school and completed high school in 2004, he then won a scholarship to BBU University. He attended Japanese classes before school and English classes after school at a Christian volunteer organisation and is now fluent in Japanese, Thai, English and Khmer. He and his wife Srey Mom are now blessed with 2 young sons, Sokong and Bonlake. Kemsour remains passionate about improving the lives of families of Mondul 3 Village. Please feel free to contact Kemsour at sothkemsour@yahoo.com |
Ms. Kerry Huntly
Director
Ms. Kerry Huntly is an Australian citizen who met Kemsour by chance whilst in Siem Reap doing volunteer work. After spending time with the residents of Mondul 3 village she realised how dire the conditions really were and so has extended her stay in Cambodia indefinitely. Kerry and Kemsour worked tirelessly to establish and register the Centre and she now resides in the New Hope Shelter for abused women and children. She is responsible for the management and daily operations of the Centre. Please feel free to contact Kerry for further information at kerry@newhopecambodia.com |
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Mr. Daniel Jones
Webmaster
Daniel is an Australian citizen who hopes he can keep newhopecambodia.com informative and up-to-date for our friends and supporters. Daniel's passion is web design and believes with his dedicated approach to work, his skills and expertise will grow and develop with this opportunity. |
Medical Staff
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Doctor Seang Savuan
Doctor of Medicine
Dr. Savuan is our resident Doctor and Pharmacist. Savuan has served his country as an Army Doctor and has since furthered his studies in Phnom Penh. He has worked tirelessly to provide care and support for the large numbers of malnourished, sick and diseased families of Mondul 3 Village. Dr. Savuan plays a pivotal role in our Centre. |
Mr. Nang
Maintenance / Transport
Nang is our all-rounder when it comes to things hands on. He is proficient at electrics and plumbing when needed but his main duty consists of being a well spoken tuk-tuk driver / translator / hospital liason delivery patients to hospital when they cannot be treated at our centre. He is truly multi-talented. |
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Shelter Staff
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Ms. Hoeung Srey Mao
House Mum
Srey Mao is our beautiful kind house mother. She cares for our resident orphan children in every way. She sets study schedules, teaches them necessary everyday life skills, and ensures they do their share of the housework. Srey Mao is also an ex-chef and cooks amazing meals. She also prepares meals for drop-in desperately hungry and sick people while they are waiting to be treated or at New Hope for long term treatment. (2-3 days) |
School Faculty
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Mr. Chea Rathana
Monk and Guidance Officer
We are privileged to have Mr. Rathana from the Wat Thmey Pagoda on our staff. Not only is his calming presence at the centre very important, he also teaches Computer classes and is fluent in English. Mr. Rathana's knowledge, values and wisdom have been an invaluable asset to our Centre. |
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Mr. Tith Poeuy
Head of Language Education
Mr. Tith Poeuy is a dedicated and valued member of our team. Poeuy teaches Khmer and English Language for our more advanced students. He also supervises our resident language teachers and supports our Volunteer English Language Teachers. |
Ms. Seak Lia
Khmer & English Teacher
Ms. Seak Lia is a bright and bubbly little lady who has the big responsibility of teaching our younger students. Lia is always ready to lend a hand and has been a great support to all during the rapid growth of students and classes. |
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Mr. Ran Sovean
Khmer & English Teacher
Mr. So teaches our newest and youngest students, both Khmer and English. He is a very experienced teacher and brings to the class an air of calm and expertise. Mr. So is very eager to see all children receive an education and is excited to be able to give free education to these impoverished children. |
Vocational School Faculty
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Ms. Sen Srey Mom
Cooking Teacher
Srey Mom has been employed by a leading Siem Reap 5 star Hotel as Head Chef for the past few years. Srey Mom is also the wife of our Director Kemsour and has recently decided to take on the role of teaching cooking to our eager students at New Hope. Chefs in Cambodia are scarce and much sort after, so with Srey Mom's expertise and tuition, our students can look forward to many career opportunities in the future. |
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Ms. Seng Srey Oun
Head Sewing Teacher
Ms. Srey Oun is a professional Tailor and eager to pass on her craft to our students. Srey Oun donated her own sewing machine to New Hope, as her young daughter attends our Centre for education. Srey Oun is keen to see her students gain enough skill to commence selling their crafts to market shops, a step towards New Hope becoming more self sustainable in the future. |
Mr. Mirk Soginann
Wood/Stone Carver
Mr. Mirk Soginann is a young man who has spent the last seven years studying the ancient Khmer craft of carving. With the support of New Hope he now has his own workshop in Mondul 3 Village. Soginann passes on his knowledge and skills by teaching students both from the village and outer rural areas, thus ensuring this valuable craft is preserved. Soginann sells many pieces of his superb work to shops in Siem Reap, but also sells direct from his workshop at very reasonable prices. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact Soginann at soginann@yahoo.com |
Reliably sponsored by Fiona and Paul of Western Australia |
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Ms. Pheak Romar
Make-up Artist and Hair Stylist
Ms. Roma is our resident teacher of Beauty and Hair styling. After gaining her qualifications in the capital Phnom Penh she now resides in Mondul 3. Not only have her beauty classes this term proved extremely popular with our many female students, we have a long list of teenage boys waiting to commence her Hair Styling classes next term. |
School Reception
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Mr. Sotearith
Reception
Sotearith is our afternoon receptionist. He helps with student enrolment, directs requests for help to the right person and ensures there is always fresh water available for our students to drink. Sotearit is also an effective translator if the need arises. |
Mr. Cedar
Reception
Cedar spends the morning on our front desk. His tasks include directing and attending to enrolment inquiries and directing patients to the doctor. He is very capable in English so on many occasions is called upon for translation needs. |
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Support Staff
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Mr. Nuek Vihreak
Security Guard
Mr. Vihreak's work history is ex-army and security and he now provides regular security for our Centre and shelter. We are located in the heart of a Red Light District, so Vihreak's presence serves as a deterrent for any unsavory characters. Vihreak has four children attending our school and is hopeful they will receive the education he never had. |
Mr. Sao Heoung
Centre Caretaker
Mr. Heoung resides at our Centre together with his wife and son Cedar and is responsible for the keys, opening and closing the Centre and general odd jobs. Heoung spent 18 years as a Monk and then saw his family through the Pol Pot era. Heoung is a warm and caring old gentleman and sets a fine example of righteousness and morality to our staff and children. |
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