Key Volunteers
Over the years, many volunteers, supporters and donors have played a role in improving the efficiency and sustainability of our work at LHA. We are grateful for the contribution of all those people, and on this page we introduce some of the people who are currently giving of themselves for the benefit of the poor and disadvantaged people of Cambodia. We hope you will find their stories informative and inspiring!
Carol Nagy
Position: Senior Programmes and Operations Advisor
Biography: Carol Nagy is trained nurse and public health graduate from Tasmania, Australia. She has worked with Medecins Sans Frontieres over the last 20 years of which 2 were in Siem Reap, managing health projects. This is how she met Venerable Somnieng who was working with people living with HIV and Aids before he started LHA. Carol helped LHA in its early days with staff training and providing organisational and programme management support. Carol has always had a close association with LHA and spend around 4 months each year in Siem Reap to support LHA.
Derek Green
Position: Communications Co-ordinator / Volunteer support (2013-)
Biography: Derek studied Media and English and since 2001 has run a web development company in Australia specialising in e-learning, social media and system usability. He is also a travel writer. Derek is implementing LHA’s communication strategy including our website content, social media use and e-news campaigns, and is also the first point of contact for all volunteer enquiries. “Volunteering has shown me that you don’t have to be rich or brilliant, you just have to ‘do’ something. I just wanted to make a difference in a country where people have fewer opportunities than they do in Australia. The vision and values of LHA resonated with me and I saw how I could help them achieve their goals. Its been a great experience and I’m excited to be involved. Looking back, I can’t believe it took me so long to do something like this.”
Derek served on the LHA board from 2015-2019.
Past Key Volunteers
Over the years, many volunteers have spent an extended time working to help LHA achieve its goals. They come from a variety of countries and backgrounds, but give much time and effort without seeking anything in return.
With much gratitude to:
Clive and Laura Butler
Cecil Holmes
Chris Wade
Jennifer Wade
Kathrine Mclean
Kathy Jakielski