Savong Svay
Founder and Managing Director
Savong had not even finished high school when he opened a small classroom on the side of his father’s house to teach English to younger children. He grew up in desperately poor times.
As a child he missed school for many years in order to help his family earn a living. Times were so poor that he was supported by the local monastery, but it was there that he received an inspiring education and like many of his generation Savong was motivated to assist younger Cambodians through education.
![]() Primary Donor A generous New Zealander who has supported Savong from the beginning and continues to contribute to the organization significantly, in particular Savong School. |
![]() Primary Donor A friendly Canadian who is the Managing Director of the Savong Foundation, which primarily supports the Savong Student Center, but also contributes greatly to other areas of the organization. |
![]() Primary Donor A kind Austrian man who is one of the primary donors of the Happy Sunshine School, and has a strong desire to see the children attain a quality education. |
![]() Primary Donor Another generous man from Austria who is also one of the primary donors of the Happy Sunshine Organization, and who shares a similar dream for the children. |
![]() Sponsorship Coordinator A well-organized Australian woman who loves children and is enthusiastic about helping the organization gain more support. |
![]() Accountant A committed accountant from Australia who ensures the organization continues to run smoothly and professionally. |
![]() Fundraising and Dental Health A lovely Australian woman who assists with fundraising and checks the teeth of staff and children. |
![]() Volunteer Manager An Australian whose family is from Cambodia and has a great desire to help improve the lives of the Cambodian people. |
![]() General Manager A kind man who is highly respected by the his peers and enjoys working together with with all the staff. |
![]() Admin Manager A committed father who has over ten years of experience working in the development field in Cambodia. |
![]() Accountant A friendly, young woman who works hard and is very professional with her role as an accountant for the organization. |
![]() Education Manager An affable man who takes great pride in creating an enjoyable educational environment for both students and teachers. |
![]() Branch Manager A highly-organized manager of the Savong School and experienced teacher who is well-liked by all of her students and staff. |
![]() Branch Manager A good-natured man who is committed to seeing the students improve their language skills as the General Manager and teacher at the Baray School. |
![]() English Teacher A dedicated teacher who enjoys sharing his knowledge of English and aims to get the best out of his students. |
![]() English Teacher Another dedicated teacher who wants her students to study hard and to become proficient in English. |
![]() Cooking Teacher A dedicated lady who is passionate about food and cooking and enjoys sharing her knowledge with students. |
![]() Computer Teacher A professional teacher who is determined and keen to see his students develop important skills on the computer that they can use in the future. |
![]() English Teacher A professional teacher who enjoys sharing his knowledge of Cambodian history and the history of Angkor in particular. |
![]() Korean Teacher A keen teacher who is committed to helping his students enjoy all aspects of Korean language and culture. |
![]() Japanese Teacher An enthusiastic teacher who enjoys helping his students improve their Japanese language skills. |
![]() Computer Teacher A talented young man who is knowledgeable about computers and has a passion for technology. |
![]() English Teacher A dedicated teacher who is kind and friendly, and wants her students to become the best that they can be. |
![]() English Teacher An enthusiastic teacher who enjoys challenging himself and his students to become better with their English. |
![]() Cleaner A committed mother who is friendly and approachable, and helps to keep Happy Sunshine looking clean and organized. |
![]() Chef A lovely chef who knows how to cook a delicious meal for the children, staff and volunteers. |
![]() Cleaner A very responsible mother who is warm and kind. She helps to take care of all the children at the center. |
![]() Chef A loving mother who is very welcoming to everyone and takes great care of all the children as well. |
![]() Librarian A very well-organized and professional lady who keeps the library in top condition for the students. |
![]() Driver A responsible driver who picks up students and drops them off back at home so they can study at school every day. |
![]() Security A committed man who does his best to make sure the Savong School is always safe and secure. |
![]() Security A talented and enthusiastic young man who is responsible and friendly in making sure the center remains a safe environment for children. |