Khmer Girls In Action

Organization Description

Khmer Girls in Action began in 1997 as HOPE for Girls, a Cambodian young women's reproductive health and empowerment project. During their involvement, members came to recognize that their needs extended beyond reproductive health education. Through conversation and strategic planning by members and adult allies, Khmer Girls in Action was created to empower young Southeast Asian women to become relevant social justice organizers who can respond to the immediate needs of their communities.

Program Information

Mission & Vision:
Khmer Girls in Action is a community-based organization whose mission is to build a progressive and sustainable Long Beach community that works for gender, racial and economic justice led by Southeast Asian young women.

Service Learning Opportunity:
There are many opportunities to get involved in KGA's work - from participating in community events, campaign work, or providing academic tutoring, organizational and office support.

All students, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation, are open and welcome to participate.

Health & Safety

Our membership are minor youth. Our staff are mandate reporters. All interactions between Service Learners and youth must be supervised.

Service Learners will be trained by the site lead and will receive tasks. They may be paired with a staff to support in their tasks. Service learners will check in during the beginning and end of the day.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
Address 
2217 E. 6th Street
Long Beach, CA 90814
United States
General Phone 
(562) 986-9415
Website:
http://kgalb.org/
Student Contact 
Name
Maggie Quan
Job Title
Program Director
Phone
(562) 986-9415
Email
maggie@kgalb.org

Current Opportunities

Title Program Start Date Location Type
Supporting youth programs at Khmer Girls In Action Service Learning Ongoing On-site
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Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Human, Social, or Employment Services (Nonprofit)
Focus Population(s)
Females, Specific racial/ethnic/cultural group
Focus Area(s)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice
Hours of operation 

Mondays 10AM - 6PM Tuesdays-Thursdays 11AM - 7PM Fridays Closed

Minimum required hours 
5
Maximum students 
5