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History of Youth's Dream
Youth Dreams: Building Brighter Futures
With over 20 years of experience in Siem Reap’s hospitality and hotel industry, Mr. Makara has created something truly impactful with Youth Dreams. Founded in 2016, this initiative stems from his vision of empowering young people with the skills they need to build better lives. Youth Dreams helps them secure employment, improve their nutrition, and earn an income to support their families. Without access to education, proper nutrition, or job opportunities, many children remain trapped in a cycle of poverty that is difficult to break.
Makara started by tapping into his network within the hospitality industry, looking for like-minded individuals who shared his vision. He needed people with not only the right skills but also the right mindset. By partnering with non-profit and non-governmental organizations, distributing flyers, and relying on word-of-mouth referrals, he assembled the first group of students for Youth Dreams.
From the start, Youth Dreams has focused on core courses in food and beverage service, housekeeping, food preparation, and front office operations.
Looking to the future, we for the programs to expand by offering training in bakery and electronic technician skills.
Each six-month course combines vocational training with English and Chinese language lessons, along with computer literacy skills. This well-rounded approach equips students with the knowledge and confidence they need to enter the job market successfully.
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The Training Programs:
The Youth’s Dream Fulfillment Association (YDFA) is a powerful example of how a non-profit organization can transform the lives of disadvantaged youth in Cambodia. Launched as the Dream Training Center on June 6, 2016, it was renamed Youth’s Dream Fulfillment on November 8, 2023. Since its inception, YDFA has provided free training and support to hundreds of young people, helping them break the cycle of poverty and secure meaningful employment.
YDFA’s programs meet the unique challenges faced by disadvantaged youth, many of whom lack the skills and opportunities needed for a better future. Through its intensive training program, YDFA equips them with the technical skills required to work in Cambodia’s rapidly growing hospitality industry. In addition to vocational training, the organization also teaches essential life skills such as financial literacy, negotiation, and leadership, ensuring students are prepared for long-term success.
Focusing on the following 4 departments:
The training program lasts 10 months, starting in the first week of January and ending in late October. It includes six months of in-house theory and practical training, followed by a four-month internship.
Provide extra with vital life skills, including financial literacy, negotiation, and leadership skills.
1-Food Preparation-Cook helpers
2-Housekeeping-Room Attendants
3-Front Office- Receptionist
4-Food and Beverage Services-F&B Service Agents
Our Youth's Dream Training program supported by Child's Dream Cambodia
Our Hotels and Restaurants' partners
