In 2010, Samphors joined AEA Cambodia with more than 15 years experience in managing development programs. Since joining, he has established a number of new education projects in Cambodia. During his first 5 years at Aide et Action Cambodia, our education projects have grown from 3 projects in 5 provinces (2010) to 9 in 25 provinces (2014). Samphors has received the Sereiwath Development Medal Award in 2012 and the Golden Medal Award in 2009 from the Royal Government of Cambodia for his contribution to education and disability development in Cambodia.
Prior to working with Aide et Action, Samphors worked as a lecturer with various universities in Phnom Penh and in the provinces, and held various management positions with a number of local and international NGOs.
Samphors graduated with a Bachelor of Accounting and Master of General Management (Cambodia) and completed a Postgraduate in Educational Leadership from ACU National University (Australia).