Research and Advocacy Program

CYN believes that the youth plays an important role in making a difference in their communities and our society. The youth’s voice and participation can contribute to promote sustainable and inclusive development, human rights and democracy, social justice and equality. CYN has identified protection of natural resources and the environment, freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly of youths, as well as social injustice and inequality as key issues to be addressed.

Our Project

Natural Resources and Environmental Protection

CYN envisions sustainable use and management of natural resources in Cambodia. Cambodians should have equal access to the natural resources; and the development process affecting our forests, rivers, mineral resources and public land should be transparent and sustainable Read more

Advocacy and Campaigning

Training and capacity-building efforts result in better organized and mobilized youths, enabling them to advocate and campaign for sustainable development, human rights and democracy as well as natural resources and environmental protection in Cambodia. Advocacy efforts are aimed at linking all the above-mentioned issues and Read more

ICT and Internet Literacy

CYN promotes internet freedom, provides training on social media use and content production and conducts ICT events. These activities are aimed at improving knowledge and skills of youths and communities, enabling them to use the internet and social media effectively and safely for mobilizing, information sharing and to Read more