Dr. Pich Chanmony Hun Manet, Chief Commissioner of the Girl Guides Association of Cambodia, presided over a ceremony announcing the appointments of the honorary president, council president and vice presidents of its Kampong Thom provincial branch, alongside the pledge ceremony for the association’s 36th intake of new members, on the afternoon of October 24, 2026.
On the occasion, she stressed that joining the Girl Guides Association of Cambodia gives girls and young women opportunities to learn, develop their abilities and build self-confidence. She encouraged them to develop courage and determination and to demonstrate their abilities to help others and society.
Dr. Pich Chanmony Hun Manet said the association’s vision is for Cambodian girls and young women to live with good moral values, freedom, equality and dignity, while taking pride in their culture and national identity. Its key mission is to develop their abilities so they become good citizens who take responsibility for themselves, their families, communities and the country.
She also encouraged leaders of all association branches to continue planning appropriate activities that respond to the actual needs of girls and young women in their communities. She said headquarters has working groups ready to support the branches to ensure that association activities are implemented effectively.
She further urged attention to the quality of member development, with training suited to the number of trainers and the association’s actual circumstances. She also called for listening to girls and young women, encouraging them and creating opportunities for them to demonstrate their abilities.
The pledge ceremony for the 36th intake of new members and the announcement of the Kampong Thom branch leadership appointments offered an opportunity to further strengthen the association’s education, training and capacity development for girls and young women, helping them become capable people who are responsible toward society and the nation.
The Girl Guides Association of Cambodia is expanding its activities and membership network across the capital and provinces, focusing on developing the abilities of girls and young women, leadership training and voluntary service to society. It has more than 10,000 members nationwide. By: PENH Sopheak
