Meet our Changemakers

Human and Hope Association is entirely run by local Khmer staff. We strongly believe that locals are the subject-matter experts, know the community and culture best, and can provide long-term support and consistency.

Get to know our team members below.

Salin Loeum - Managing Director

Salin is a co-founder of HHA, and is passionate about education. He was on the Diana Award Honour Roll in 2019.
Sikeang Nem - Community and HUSK Coordinator

After more than 10 years in the private sector, Sikeang wishes to use his skills for the good of the community. His strong work ethics and good people skills have made him a valuable addition to our team.
Sokchivin Chin - Accountant

Sokchivin joined us in 2025 with more than 5 years of experience in accounting. She loves using her accounting skills to create positive impacts in the community.
Chomrong Chhoeung - Sewing Teacher

A graduate of HHA's sewing program, Chomrong has worked at HHA since 2016. She is passionate about helping women in her community overcome poverty.
Phalla Yorn - Sewing Teacher

Phalla graduated from our sewing program in 2013. She was on the Diana Award Honour Roll in 2020 thanks to her commitment to helping women achieve financial independence.
Visa Ouk - Education & Community Assistant

Visa has a strong passion for education and comunity work, which is evident in the high regards her students hold for her and her active assistance in our community projects. She is completing her Bachelor’s Degree in TESOL.
Dareya Chuk - English & Khmer Teacher

After three years teaching at private school, Dareya wishes to get involved in community work through her teaching skills. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the Royal University of Law and Economics.
Sophy Rien - Sustainability Assistant

Sophy lives just 300 metres from HHA! She is responsible for taking care of our garden, cooking staff lunches, cleaning and promoting HHA to the community. Sophy's four children study with us.
Savis Huo - Security Guard

Savis has been working with HHA since 2019. She lives near by with her parents.
Don Doeum - Security Guard

Don is the ‘father’ of our young team. He initially worked as a security guard for us over Khmer New Year 2013, then to build new desks for our classrooms. Don now works four evenings a week at HHA, and spends his spare time with his wife and children in our surrounding commune
Leangsoy Hoy - Health Volunteer

Leangsoy is passionate about improving health issues in Cambodia. He currently works at the Hospital for Children in Siem Reap. He has been awarded a scholarship from SE Asia Foundation to study Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He has spent his time working and volunteering in the health sector for many years. He is going to spend 1000 hours of his time volunteering as our health coordinator at HHA.