Sharing Ideas for Education in Singapore

Annie Place, October 2011 -

EGBOK Mission team members took off for Singapore last week to attend numerous international events to spread awareness on how our hospitality program is changing youth’s lives and alleviating poverty.

EGBOK Mission founder Ben Justus and Cambodia field manager Molly Daugherty attended the Conde Nast Traveler World Savers Congress event, which centered on the theme of “The power of travel to foster a sustainable future in Asia.” This annual global summit convenes leadership from the travel industry, NGO representatives, public figures and celebrities to discuss and debate corporate responsibility and sustainable development. Ben and Molly had the opportunity to represent the international non-profit community and served as Cambodia experts at the event.

The next day Ben spoke at the Cornell Hotel Society’s Asia Pacific Regional Conference (CHS APAC) amongst industry leaders and innovators. His speech educated the audience on why hospitality in Cambodia is sustainable, how it is empowering youth to live financially independent lives and changing the discourse on Cambodia’s future.

He referenced this simple yet honest quote by one of the monks we have the privilege of working with to demonstrate the impact of our work and education we provide:

“Change one person, change one family; by changing one family we will change one community; by changing one community we will change one society and the country and the world through education.”

Ben continuously reinforces the meaning of service to his audiences in both lights of hospitality, and philanthropy. “I see service as not an industry, but instead a way of living and treating others.”

It was announced that next year’s CHS APAC 2012 conference will be hosted by EGBOK Mission in Siem Reap, Cambodia! We are very excited to welcome the global hospitality community to Cambodia, where they will experience meaningful service — both in hospitality and philanthropy.

A heartfelt congratulations to the entire Cambodia team on a fruitful Singapore trip!

EGBOK,

Annie