My understanding of resilience has been completely transformed over the course of my time working with the Cambodian Oral History Project. I recently returned home from living in Cambodia, having engaged in volunteer missionary service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over …
Cambodia was a household name when I was growing up. In 1995, my father, Jared Williams, served there as volunteer missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He spoke of his time in Cambodia often and of the people he had met …
Ming Hem Sim was born in Phnom Penh and is the second child of five siblings. While growing up, she did small jobs like cleaning houses and selling water bottles. When asked about her favorite music she said, “I like to listen to Sinn Sisamouth, …
There is an old Native American proverb that reads, “Tell me the facts and I’ll learn. Tell me the truth and I’ll believe. But tell me a story and it will live in my heart forever.” I have always been captivated by the stories, events, …
We are excited to introduce another team member, Thomas Barrett! Thomas just returned from serving as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cambodia and Long Beach, California. He is now a student at Brigham Young University and is currently studying …
Meet our new intern for this upcoming year Nathan Kou! He excited to be heading to Phnom Penh as the project’s first intern since a year and a half COVID-related pause. Nathan has great experience in Cambodia, including service as a missionary for the Church …
Meet Styles Weiler! Styles recently returned home from missionary service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cambodia and Long Beach, California. He loves Cambodian people from all parts of the world and is hoping to connect them through his efforts at …
The COVID pandemic continues to affect the world to varying degrees and Cambodia has not been spared. Because of movement restrictions and contagion fears, the in-country interview collection has mostly ceased for the moment. As a result, we have turned our attention to Cambodian heritage …
By Debra Williams* My experiences from being involved in the Cambodian Oral History Project (COHP) have been about making connections. This project has helped me connect people with their past and families with their history. It has also helped me connect with and develop a …
