Ky Lok, Executive Director

Whilst working on the Thai / Khmer border with handicapped people, Ky Lok realised that something needed to be done for the great number of people in Cambodia who were going without the basic support they needed and the affect this was having on wider society. On his return to Battambang, Ky Lok took up a position working with World Vision, an experience that enabled and led him to setup Tean Thor with a specific aim of working in rural communes that other NGOs couldn't reach. As Tean Thor focussed on HIV / AIDS care, Ky Lok believed that affective action against HIV / AIDS could only be achieved through an integrated approach of community outreach programs, relationship building and support for all those affected by HIV / AIDS. For Ky Lok, the most important part of his work is enabling people to fulfil the potential in their lives and is most happy when he sees people overcoming their fear and seeking help.

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Prom Sideth, Finance / Administration Officer

Sideth first came accross Tean Thor when staff came to visit his own village. Having graduated four years ago from University, today he works to ensure the smooth running of Tean Thors projects and support social workers in the field.

Uon Phirun, Social Worker

Phirun studied psychology and pedagogy at the SITE 2 Pedagogic Institute, as well as Electronic Engineering at the Techno Faculty in Phnom Penh. He has 14 years of experience as a surveillance detection specialist, and more recently, as a consultant for vocational training for the disabled.

Kong Bunhoeun, Social Worker

Bunhoeun holds a bachelor of Human Resource Management from the University of Management and Economics (UME). He also holds certificates in human rights training and in HIV education. He has worked in home-based care for Buddhism for Development, and has extensive experience in working with HIV/AIDS patients and training about HIV in rural areas.

Leav Phirum, Social Worker

Phirum holds certificates in  HIV/AIDS Education and in Human Rights. He has been working as an HIV/AIDS social worker since 1997, employed by SCC. He spent several years as a monk, and now uses that experience to explain Buddhist teachings to persons affected by HIV/AIDS.

Nou Sotheary, Social Worker

Sotheary worked as an English teacher with young children before recently joining Tean Thor. Beyond the delivery of supplies and support, she uses her experience in teaching English at the USA International School to talk with children and help them become aware of the issues that affect them. For Sotheary, the important thing about working for Tean Thor is the creative way they address people's needs, opening doors for them to help themselves and support their families.

Preap Ponloik, Kru Khmer

Producing traditional Cambodian medicines to combat the symptoms of AIDS is an art that Ponloik learnt through his family whilst he was a farmer. Today, he is able to collect the raw materials and produce different medicines depending on each persons needs. Kru Khmer can be used where modern approaches don't work and are also very cheap so can be used by those who would not otherwise be able to afford medicine.

Sem Sreihuch, Sewing Trainer

Sreihuch learned to sew from Saboras and taught sewing for seven years in that organization as well as for Pteah Tok Doung. For the past three years she has been with TTA, training people living with AIDS so that they can generate income to support themselves and their families.