KHMER KROM CANADIAN YOUTH ASSOCIATION

OF ONTARIO

(a Not-for-Profit Organization)

VISION

To create a better environment for Khmer youths in Ontario to learn about their unique and distinctive culture and to help them build strong leadership skills.

MISSION

·        To encourage academic excellence in youth, and to establish prizes, awards, distinctions, and to provide mentorship.

·        To promote active lifestyles in youth by organizing sports and recreational activities.

·        To foster community spirit in youth by organizing cultural events and offering mother-tongue language classes.

·        To promote better understandings between youth and parents to reduce generations gap and mitigate family conflicts.

·        To develop a youth network to share experience and knowledge.

PROGRAMMES AND SERVICES

·        With the helping hands of the local community, KKCYAO has launched classes targetted at Khmer Krom and Khmer youths, in the goal of teaching these youths how to write, read, and speak the Khmer language.

·        We have opened up sessions to teach youths how to perform the traditional khmer dance.

·        Homework club is available for youths that need guidance and extra help with their school work.

·        Special Events – The KKCYAO hosts an annual camping trip that brings many Khmer youths in Ontario together to this special event.  KKCYAO members also attend the World Youth Conference annually in Philadelphia.

KKCYAO BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

Ven. Sarong Thach

Kim Kien

Chia Thi Thach

Chau Buu Tram

Kanha Keo

Lap C. Thach

Kieu Son

Muon Son

Dek Thach

Thong Kim To

SUPPORT STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS:

Webmaster - MinhHong Thach

Writers - Muny Tram, Alex Thach, Cathy To, Chantria Tram, Matthew Kim

Graphic Designers - Sandra To, Daphany Kien

Events Support Members - Tan To, Navinh Thach, Tuk Noun