CNN Hero: Phymean Noun

Phymean Noun, former participant in SIT’s Southeast Asia Fellows program, was selected as a “CNN Hero.” Phymean is a Cambodian activist who saw needs among women and children in her country and formed an organization, People Improvement, to address those needs. A video about Phymean’s work was aired on Larry King Live and several CNN stations recently and is now featured online. Watch SIT alum, Phymean, featured on CNN.

3 Responses to “CNN Hero: Phymean Noun”


  1. 1 Nelson Wong November 28, 2008 at 4:43 pm

    Hello Phymean,

    I saw you and your work on TV: CNN Heros.
    I was inspired by you and the other CCN Heros.

    Your story in particular is most moving for me.

    I wish to talk/email you about your work with the poor children in the landfill sites and how I can assist you with the poor children of Cambodia.

    I am an artist/architect and I have some ideas on how to create art out of materials found in landfill sites. I wish to share my thoughts with you. I see you and I live in the same city of Toronto. Perhaps we could meet and discuss our mutal passion to help these deserving, yet neglected children.

    Sincerely,

    Nelson Wong

  2. 2 Lauren Tortorici December 25, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    Hi Phymean,
    I saw your story today on T.V. and have read a lot about it. I was very moved by what you have done to help those children. I would love to help out in any way that I can. Are there any school supplies that you are in desperate need of? Please let me know and I would be more than happy to try and help.

    Sincerely,

    Lauren Tortorici

  3. 3 IGNATIUS WERUNGA WABENDE June 2, 2009 at 3:43 am

    Hi Phymean,
    Iam your Kenyan friend who served in your country on
    UNTAC mission.You used to call me “IGGY”.I was thrilled to learn
    of your commitment to improve the welfare of Cambodian children
    through education.Keep it up!! My email address are as follows
    wabendeignatiuswerunga@yahoo.com Pliz send mi your email address
    for future communication.Regards from KALAMA your “brother”

    IGNATIUS W.WABENDE

    ATTATCH TO PHYMEAN NOUN


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