Help Cambodian Women Leaders Focus on What Matters Most: Their Education

Every contribution moves us closer to our $20,000 goal:

$4,000 supports one student’s room and board costs for the year
$950 covers one student's access to safe housing for one year, including dorm security, comfortable beds and clean drinking water
$500 provides a mini-grant for a student to pursue civic engagement projects
$120 supports one student’s participation in the English language program
$100 covers one student's access to emergency medical support
$60 ensures one student has nutritious meals each month

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Founded in 2006 by Dr. Alan Lightman, Harpswell began with the stories of courageous Cambodian women determined to access education despite every obstacle. What started as a residential program in Phnom Penh has grown into a regional incubator for women leaders throughout Southeast Asia.

The results speak for themselves: Harpswell’s Cambodian Women’s Leadership Program has graduated 269 young women, 90% of them first-generation college students. Nearly half (42%) have pursued graduate degrees in Cambodia and abroad. Today, Harpswell alumnae are doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, and changemakers shaping their countries' futures.

Today, 76 young Harpswell students in Cambodia are pursuing their higher education, living in Harpswell’s residential leadership centers in Phnom Penh. Many are the first in their families to attend college.

Your gift covers Harpswell students’ essential room and board needs. This includes comfortable housing, nutritious meals, access to dependable healthcare during emergencies, and more. This is an investment in leaders who will shape the future of Cambodia.

We are deeply grateful for gifts of all sizes. Together, we're ensuring that 76 talented women in Cambodia can focus on their education and develop their roles as the country’s next generation of civic leaders.