Rising Beyond Circumstances

My name is Roeun Chanminea. I was born on 30th June 2001, in a disadvantaged family in a district that is far from Battambang city. I graduated in the field of Information Technology in 2023 at Build Bright University. 

Roeun Chanminea

I have four members in my family. I have two sisters, my mom and my dad. My mom is uneducated and my dad can read and write little by little. I could not believe that I could have the opportunity to finish my university.

Since I started school, I've never had enough money to buy tasty food like other kids. Furthermore, even with my school uniform, I rarely get to wear new clothes from the market because I normally get second-hand clothing from a neighbor or cousin.

?Our family did not expect that we could complete in high school. They could not support us in many area in my life. 

Looking back on my high school years, I couldn't believe I could finish it because a high grade 12 examination required the students to study part-time. We have to pay for that. But we asked teacher to study for free. It is not easy because they don’t feel good with our request.

?After complete high school, I am so stress because we could not continue our study. Honestly, I was so jealous of my friends that they have a chance to continue university unlike me.

Fortunately, Giving It Back To Kids has provide me for the scholarship. Living in GIBTK is a great blessing. I have learned a lot of things. GIBTK transformed me from a person with a social phobia to a brave person. Now I can go outside alone.

?I learn about the social awareness and self-awareness which boost my confidence to communicate with people better.

Now I am looking for the job opportunity to fit with my skill. And I am so appreciative of all of your beautiful hearts, kindness, generosity, with all your support since I just started to live here. I can see my future little by little? and I'm going to see the light soon.

Thank you so much for giving me a life of hope for transforming my future.