Cambodia

Many works to improve sustainable access to safe, hygienic and appropriate WASH and assistive technology solutions for communities in Cambodia. She has a Masters in Public Health, Law and International Business, and 20 years’ experience in health, education, agriculture and gender equity in Cambodia, Timor-Leste and Myanmar.

Pin has over 20 years’ experience in project implementation and management of humanitarian, water and sanitation and hygiene. He has extensive general WASH techniques and tools including PHAST, CLTS, WASH education, incorporate Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Preparedness in WASH.

From Cambodia, Ratha has over 6 years’ experience working in the WASH sector, especially urban and rural water supply in technical design and management. Ratha has been involved in numerous projects with organisations such as the World Bank, UNICEF, ADB and Australian Aid. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experiences with communities locally and overseas in countries such as Myanmar and the Philippines. Ratha holds an engineering degree in Water Resources and Rural Infrastructures from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia. He is currently studying a Masters of Business Administration at the National University of Management in Cambodia. Ratha’s hobbies include playing football, basketball, marathons and music.

Mariny holds a masterʼs degree in Environmental Engineering at Chulalongkorn University (Thailand) and a bachelorʼs degree in Water Resources Engineering and Rural Infrastructures at ITC (Cambodia). She has experience in working in water/ wastewater treatment, air pollution, and hydrology. As a Technology Development Specialist with EWB Australia in Cambodia, Mariny focuses on developing, trialling and delivering appropriate technology for communities in rural areas, to improve water in Sanitation in Challenging Environments and mobility.

Chanrika graduated in bio-engineering in 2019. She has been involved with EWB since 2018 through participating in the EWB internship program with ATEC Biodigesters. As an EWB alumni, Rika also attended the EWB design workshop and critical thinking course in 2019. With a passion for human-centred design skills and critical thinking, Rika volunteered to co-facilitate school outreach workshops and was a leader of the critical thinking team in 2019 and 2020. She always starts her mornings with 15 minutes of yoga; and the perfect weekend is spending the whole day with family in their home town, cooking and trying new dishes together – and playing with the dogs and kittens.

Mengheang holds a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Institut Teknologi Bandung (Indonesia) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Mechanical Engineering from ITC. Mengheang is skilled in mechanical design, data analysis and simulation, producing prototypes and testing, and project management. In his role as the Assistive Technology Officer, Mengheang supports the analysis, concept designs, prototypes, trials, evaluation, and progress control of products for innovative technology solutions for people living with disabilities. In his spare time, Mengheang enjoys listening to music, reading, playing football and going for trips with his family.

Based in Phnom Penh, Din holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the Royal University of Law and Economics. She has more than 10 years’ experience working as an accountant for local and international NGOs. Before she started with EWB in late 2022 as the Accounts Officer, Din worked for an International NGO, Swisscontact Cambodia, for nearly three years. She is excited to join EWB and continue her working in the NGO environment.