Two Preah Sihanouk high schools won outstanding-project and model-project recognition in the Cambodia in My Heart final under the Good Citizenship Awareness project, drawing congratulations from provincial leaders. Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Hang Chuon Naron and Deputy Prime Minister, Civil Service Minister and Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia president Hun Many presided.
Provincial leaders congratulated youth students in the Good Citizenship Awareness clubs at Hun Sen Veal Renh High School in Prey Nob and Hun Sen High School in Kampong Seila district for the awards at the Phnom Penh final on the morning of 5 October 2025.
The students outlined 11 components: introduction; objectives; methodology; action plan; resources, including funding, materials and people; target groups; risk management, including identification, assessment and planning; expected results; monitoring; project closure report and future direction; and conclusion.
Hun Sen Veal Renh High School’s Drop of Hope project won gold for outstanding project. Hun Sen Kampong Seila High School’s Smile of Students Who Learn More Slowly project received model-project recognition.
Cambodia in My Heart aims to develop young Cambodians’ civic awareness and outlook as future pillars of the country, showcasing ability, creativity, commitment, effort and knowledge-sharing in contributing to society.
Hun Many said the programme had developed perspectives, capabilities, confidence and teamwork. He hoped students would strengthen skills, contribute to regional and international competitiveness, and sustain projects responsibly for communities and society. Finalists were Grade 10 and 11 students from 12 capital/provincial areas: Phnom Penh, Kandal, Kampong Cham, Battambang, Siem Reap, Takeo, Svay Rieng, Kampong Thom, Kampong Speu, Preah Sihanouk, Stung Treng and Pailin. A committee selected 24 model projects from 432 nationwide to compete for outstanding- and good-project recognition.
By: Pai Sokhim
