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Kong has an engineering degree from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia and has experience working with infrastructure and communications. Kong’s role involves building relationships with the community and facilitating workshops to explore some of the challenges in Pu Ngaol.

Prak’s role involves supporting community workshops to understand some of the challenges the people in Pu Ngaol face. Outside of the workshops, Prak produces case studies to support university students across the globe to promote their learning and understanding of Indigenous communities.

Mey has been in his role at the WWF for over three years, and leads on programme implementation of conservation projects in the Eastern Plain Landscape.

Heng lives in Pu Ngaol and spends most of his days farming and collecting resources to provide for his wife and four daughters.

Nhroeun holds two roles in Pu Ngaol; he is the Deputy Village Chief and also a member of the community committee. Outside of his roles in the community, He also works on a rice farm and collects resin from the forest with his family.

Sao is a farmer in Pu Ngaol. He also works as a freelance builder and a community patrol agent (CPA) helping to monitor illegal activities in the surrounding forest.

Ella works as an Environmental Engineer for the Engineers without Borders Australia Cambodia office as a field professional. She has recently conducted research with Pu Ngaol residents to understand their day-to-day life and culture to learn how technology could support them in some of the challenges that they face in their daily lives.

Saitevy is a 19 year old farmer, who lives in Pu Ngoal village with her family. Her day-to-day work is determined by the farming season which runs from May until December. She adheres to the traditions and religious practices that have been passed down through generations.

Keo studied biological engineering and now works with a team in Pu Ngaol to deliver workshops in the community to understand what challenges they may face.