Sophan is the founder and executive director for Dohdal organization. During his childhood he always dreamt of becoming an educated person. As he grew up in his rural village he became convinced of the importance of education for all the children in his community. This inspired him to provide them with access to free education focused initially on communication skills to create greater opportunities for them.

Sophan has also worked for 8 years with an International Organisation managing volunteer placements for young people and professionals from developed countries to Cambodia. He has also worked abroad in Malaysia and achieved a degree in Business Administration Management and Masters in Public Relations and Communication.

HAN TOLA-Teacher

Tola joined Dohdal organisation in 2009 as an English teacher. As the only son of a poor family he carries a lot of responsibility to look after his family and thus pursued teaching. He completed his professional education in pedagogy. Then in 2005 he began working as a teacher in a state secondary school. Presently, he teaches mathematics part time at a secondary school and spends the rest of his time teaching English for Dohdal.

LY MALIS-Teacher

Malis began working as an English teacher for Dohdal organisation in 2010.  He completed his professional training in pedagogy to become an official teacher then returned to his village to begin work in a state school. Currently he teaches history and English in the secondary school and English for Dohdal. Malis is a very committed teacher who enjoys his job and is devoted to providing education to Cambodian children for his lifetime.