Last year, Breakthrough turned five . Five years of breaking the silence, holding space, and trusting young people to lead. What began as a small, youth-led initiative has grown into a movement rooted in feminist values, collective care, and the belief that real change happens when voices—especially those long unheard—are amplified and taken seriously.  Breakthrough team after our 4th anniversary event in Siem Reap. Photo by Breakthrough. Over the past five years, Breakthroug

By Bodalin Heng Dalin @ TEDx Phnom Penh A few seconds before I stepped onto the red dot at TEDx Phnom Penh, everything went quiet. The hall. The spotlights. Even my thoughts. I took a deep breath, looked up — and spoke. In that silence, I met the girl I used to be — the one who always followed the rules, who lowered her eyes, who believed her voice was too small to matter. That moment — breaking silence, daring to speak for all the girls who were told to “sit properly” or “s

In communities across Cambodia, young people are rising with energy, creativity, and a powerful sense of purpose. They're not waiting for change to happen — they’re making it happen. This is the heart of International Youth Day 2025, a day that celebrates Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond . At Breakthrough, we see these stories every day. From the vibrant streets of Phnom Penh to communities across Cambodia, youth are leading the charge on issues that matter — from