Seeking to cultivate young Cambodian leaders

US Ambassador William Todd created the Ambassador’s Youth Council in Cambodia in 2012, one of 80 such groups of youth around the world. ... The goal is to create better relations between Cambodia and the US and to cultivate young leaders for Cambodia, he said. “Those activities are what I want to do and to share in our country.” The Youth Council is financially supported by the US Embassy, so embassy officials play a role in what the council does, he said. Council members volunteer for activities and give the US ambassador feedback on policy and the views of the youth, particularly in environment, education and employment. ...

Socheata Hean
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