Lida’s Story:
A Little Bit Goes A Long Way
Before PEPY, Lida was not sure he would be able to realize his dream of becoming an English teacher. He had limited finances and many obstacles in his path, but knew he wanted to move onto higher education after finishing high school.
For Lida, one particular PEPY activity made a lasting impact on his life. During his studies at PEPY Learning Center, he participated in a Community Payback Project in Kralanh District. He went to a remote school and taught sixth and seventh graders about hygiene and the values of education. It was an eye-opening moment for him to run this small scale project. He learned leadership skills, communication skills, and responsibility. Moreover, he was encouraged by the spark he saw in students’ eyes. He was proud that he could be a role model. Today, as a teacher, Lida’s motto for himself and others is “Be good, do good;” so that other youth may have a chance to follow the path to realizing their dreams just like he did.