Meet Devon, Hannah, and Edmund! They are the newest team members here at COHP, and will be working as part of our translation team. Here is what they had to say about the project: Hi! My name is Devon Crane and I’m a sophomore studying …
For several years the Cambodian Oral History Project has sought to connect with Cambodian American communities in the United States, including Long Beach and Oakland California, Tacoma Washington, and West Valley Utah. Recently, we made a long-planned visit to the U.S.’s second largest Cambodian heritage community …
One of the most exciting highlights for the COHP team this year has been to see the acceleration of our translation efforts. In the last month alone, our translation team has been able to translate and publish 11 new translations! All of these projects were …
The Cambodian Oral History Project recently published its 50th translation, which marks an important milestone for the project. Although COHP’s main focus has been collecting and preserving the oral histories of Cambodians in their homeland and heritage communities in the United States, the last couple …
We are thrilled to announce the addition of a new life story to our project! This compelling account chronicles the life history of Sok Tann, a Cambodian refugee who settled in Utah after fleeing the Khmer Rouge. Sok Tann’s life history is a unique type …
Welcome to our new team member, Kalliyan Lay. Kalliyan is a student at Brigham Young University, studying electrical engineering. She enjoys writing songs (Instagram:@_kalliayn, Youtube: Kalliyan Destany) and “old lady” hobbies like crocheting and embroidery. Both of Kalliyan’s parents are Cambodian and came to the …
We are excited to introduce another team member, Lauren Somsen. Lauren is a student at Brigham Young University in the Nursing program. She loves to do everything outdoors––hiking, boating, camping, etc. She served a full time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day …
Meet Styles Weiler! Styles recently returned home from missionary service for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cambodia and Long Beach, California. He loves Cambodian people from all parts of the world and is hoping to connect them through his efforts …
Meet our new intern for this upcoming year Nathan Kou! He excited to be heading to Phnom Penh as the project’s first intern since a year and a half COVID-related pause. Nathan has great experience in Cambodia, including service as a missionary for the Church …
