Sotheary Um's Contact Details

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The Liger Charitable Foundation

Red Bank, NJ, US • 5 - 9 Employees
Education/Training

Liger Leadership Academy (LLA) educates promising youth of today to develop socially conscious, entrepreneurial leaders of tomorrow. We provide a residential scholarship program for economically disadvantaged students that combines a comprehensive, internationally competitive education with an innovative STEM and entrepreneurship curriculum. Liger believes a meaningful investment in the right few will change the lives of many.Liger Leadership Academy is more than a school. In addition to the essential curriculum, we educate students in project, opportunity, and experiential based learning. Liger's innovative model has enabled our young leaders to excel beyond traditional subjects. Our students have become internationally published authors, app and digital currency developers, regionally recognized robotics engineers, and national award-winning filmmakers - all by the age of 15.Liger's extensive, nationwide recruitment process screens over 15,000 children. We select between 50 and 60 students who we believe have the most potential to become future change agents and leaders of Cambodia. LLA provides a full scholarship to all students including tuition, room and board, clothing, vaccinations, medical and dental care, health insurance, school supplies, and transportation. Liger's graduates will be prepared for international university and Cambodian university as well as have the skill set and knowledge to start, develop or join a business.In a country where many people live only for the present, we believe it is imperative to create a new generation with the capacity and desire to lead Cambodia's future social and economic development. Our team is committed to nurturing highly-skilled entrepreneurial thinkers who are globally-minded, determined, ethical, passionate, and effective. Liger students aren't waiting for tomorrow; they are changing their country now.