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Tag Archives: Stung Treng Women’s Development Center

Cambodian Connection

The assignment that launched two trips to Cambodia, a book project, and a life-changing friendship.

December 18, 2017 in Women, Writing.

Scenes from a Cambodian Women’s Center

For women in Northern Cambodia, the choices are few, and stark. One bold social entrepreneur aims to offer them something more.

August 1, 2016 in Travel, Women.

Chantha Nguon’s Story: Mekong Blue

A Cambodian refugee comes home, and helps village women learn to weave shimmering silk scarves and independent lives.

August 21, 2014 in Travel, Women.

Dubitus: New Magazine Features Chantha Nguon’s Story

For “Dubitus”, a new magazine about travel and global issues, I wrote an article about Cambodia: “Weaving Lives of Silk and Freedom.”

January 30, 2013 in Ideas and Innovations, Travel, Writing.

How One Social Entrepreneur Is Tackling Poverty in Cambodia

The Face (and Fashion) of Social Enterprise—Weaving Better Lives in Rural Cambodia

November 21, 2012 in Ideas and Innovations, Photography, Travel, Women, Writing.

Stories of Cambodia: Mekong Blue Silk Weavers

Every day is “Take Your Kids to Work Day” at the Stung Treng Women’s Development Center.

November 19, 2012 in Photography, Travel, Women.

Images of Cambodia: The Chef

A young chef prepares lunch for silk weavers at the Stung Treng Women’s Development Center.

November 19, 2012 in Photography, Travel.

Make Your Own Job: Cambodian Edition

Her job is to help young women in a remote village gain control over their own bodies and lives. My job is to help tell her incredible story—in the form of a memoir.

August 13, 2012 in Books, Essays, Ideas and Innovations, Travel, Women, Writing.

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