Mission

Global Cambodia Youth Network (GCYN) is a youth-led movement committed to defending democracy, human rights, and freedom while standing against oppression and injustice. We bring young people together across religions, cultures, countries, borders, and continents because our differences should never divide us. We believe every young person has a voice, and that voice has the power to create change.

We build a global community where young people can connect, organize, learn, and lead. Through leadership, capacity building, advocacy, and cultural preservation, GCYN empowers youth to take action in their communities and beyond—while staying rooted in their identity, culture, and heritage. Together, across borders and generations, we are building a more inclusive and united future.

Values

• Democracy & Human Rights: We uphold democratic principles, equality, freedom, dignity, and the fundamental rights of all people.
• Unity in Diversity: We bring young people together across different religions, cultures, identities, and backgrounds, recognizing diversity as a source of strength.
• Youth Empowerment: We invest in young people by developing leadership, skills, knowledge, confidence, and opportunities for meaningful participation.
• Culture & Heritage: We value, protect, and promote cultural identity, traditions, history, and heritage while encouraging young people to carry them forward.

Chapters

1. USA
2. Canada
3. Australia
4. Malaysia
5. South Korea
6. Japan
7. Thailand
8. Europe