Change Agents Prevent Online Sexual Exploitation

Sokunthea is an active and resilient Change Agent. This bright, passionate young woman is on a journey of self-discovery, determined to find her true calling in life. She has a scholarship from AusCam to support her through University, and she also works part-time as a peer mentor at AusCam's Glow Club, a club that teaches young women about female health issues. She is honing her soft skills and earning a small stipend to contribute to her studies. 

Sokunthea is also exploring leadership and her role as an active citizen - she is a leader within the group of young women who are leading the sisterhood of Change Agents. In the past months, that voluntary leadership has seen her speaking with National level Government leaders, mentoring campaign groups, leading large scale leadership and training youth in some of Cambodia's most remote locations. 

Her journey has not been without its challenges. She is juggling a lot and dealing with incredible responsibilities.  As a Chinese language student, she has faced difficulties understanding the lessons. "I face a lot of challenges with my major, but I feel committed to fighting through it and preparing strategies to improve. I'll make a schedule, read Chinese books, and work on my time management."

With the support of AusCam and her unwavering spirit, Sokunthea is well on her way to discovering her true passion and achieving her dreams. She is a leader, a Change Agent and a scholar, but above all she is a young woman following her heart with courage and conviction, determined to make the world a better place. 

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The Girls' Leadership Council (GLC) has been spearheading a remarkable initiative in Cambodia to address the critical issue of Online Child Sexual Exploitation (OCSE). Last week, the GLC collaborated with World Hope International,  to launch an awareness raising and  campaign incubator program in Mondulkiri province.

Reaching out to 3 local high-schools, the GLC team educated 50 youth participants on identifying and reporting OCSE., brainstorming issues and causes related to OCSE and then prioritising the best ways to prevent OCSE.  This series of workshops is actively empowering these youth to become Change Agents in their communities.

Through these highly  interactive workshops, the GLC guided the young leaders to develop targeted, community-centric solutions using mind-mapping to define plans. This grassroots approach sparked the creation of 10 new campaign groups now equipped to multiply OCSE prevention efforts.

By fostering youth leadership and leveraging partnerships, the GLC has demonstrated a powerful model of sustainable, community-driven change - a shining example of how grassroots action can tackle complex social challenges.