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

KGA believes in the leadership of Southeast Asian youth to create social change. Our programming invests in and empowers Southeast Asian youth to become leaders in their community and their lives. We take a comprehensive approach to work with our members to ensure their holistic development. Our areas of programming are infused with an analysis of gender, class, race, sexuality, and culture that focus on: Community organizing for systemic change to achieve equity and justice Leadership development to equip all our members with the tools and skills to harness their power and create change in their community Cultural and media arts to explore and voice their experiences Individual and academic support to ensure their personal well-being and academic and career success.

Health & Safety

We work with students ages 14-21 yrs old. Some students have tested positive for covid in the past, but never at KGA.

Each staff will work directly with 1 university student.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Computer Literacy
  • Driver's License
  • Health Check/Screening (e.g. temperature screening, COVID-19 test)
  • Must be 18 or older
  • Vaccinations
Address 
1355 Redondo Avenue
Suite 9
Long Beach, CA 90804
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
Project Assistant Intern CLA - Internship Program Ongoing Negotiable
View all opportunities here
Program(s) 
CLA - Human Development Internship
CLA - Internship Program
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 

Due to covid, we are currently open as a hybrid model, meaning we are working remotely and in person only for events and for major meetings and activities. Our office hybrid model work hours are from 10am-6pm, Mon-Fridays, occasionally on weekends. It is subject to change.

Maximum students 
30