Youth For Peace/Peace Institute of Cambodia (YFP/PIC) is a Cambodian NGO that believes in sustainable peace and reconciliation has to be firmly rooted in local communities. We believe that youth can be motivated and empowered to play a constructive role as change agents for peace and reconciliation at the local level. We have trained thousands of young people in social responsibility, solidarity, conflict resolution and leadership. Using a progression of workshop, events and activities, YFP challenges and motivates youth to design and implement peace building projects in response to identified issues and creative solutions.

 Youth for Peace is currently looking for a qualified and motivated Cambodian national to fulfill the position of

Senior Project Officer (Research and Publication Project). The salary starts at 550 USD/ month and further trainings and capacity building opportunities will be provided according to qualification and commitment. The position will be based in Phnom Penh with occasional trips to provinces for data collection.

These short portraits are mainly taken from the rank and file Khmer Rouge - mostly ex-soldiers.

Most never joined the Revolution of their own accord - they were conscripted as young adolescents into the military, "the absolute tool of Angkar", it was called. 

The past 10 years of our work paved the way for a bright future of Youth for Peace. The lessons from our successes, failures, and encountered challenges are significant steps in moving forward to a peaceful and promising future. In the next 10 years, YFP as well as the new initiative of the Peace Institute of Cambodia will continue its fi rm mission to make remarkable changes in the grass-root communities as well as in the Cambodian society as a whole. We hope that an increasing number of young people will continue to engage in peaceful solutions to social conflicts and participate in a sustainable social development which brings about a culture of peace and a culture of democracy.

On December 16, the second Public Forum organized by Youth for Peace on ‘Youth Participation for Justice and Reconciliation’ took place at Pratak Krala Dam, Bosnhinh Village, Kon Sat Commune, Toek Chhou District in Kampot Province.

Dear everyone please kindly see the full report here.

On September 30, 2010 from 10:30AM to 12:00PM there was a meeting at Youth for Peace office. There were  twelve youth from Europe came to learn more about Youth For Peace activities. Mr. Long Khet, the YFP Executive Director and Mr. Chhit Muny , the YFP Program Manager of Youth For Peace made the conversation and presentation with them. During that  meeting, those youth were very interested in the projects that are implementing by Youth for Peace. Then, three of them will be volunteering to work for YFP for the next six months.