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Women Lead Change.
That’s our core belief, and the organizing principle behind all we do.
In our efforts to energize the most powerful force for social and economic advancement in Southeast Asia—through the education, training and creation of a network of the next generation of women leaders.
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Featured Programs
Cambodian Women’s Leadership
We operate two residential leadership centers for young women in Cambodia while they attend university in Phnom Penh.
Featured Programs
ASEAN Summit
Every year, Harpswell organizes a two-week leadership training summit in Penang, Malaysia for accomplished young women, aged 25 to 30, from the ten ASEAN countries across Southeast Asia and Nepal.
Our Stories
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“I want to end structural inequalities so that each and every one of us can live dignified lives.”
— Sujeena Shakya, 2018
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“Education is the only vehicle I see that can help make [a] brighter future a reality.”
— Kaing Menghun, 2011
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“We are a community of women that lifts each other up, encouraging each other in academic pursuits and impact.”
— Gabby Fiore, 2017
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“I am also a citizen of the world...we need to help our global community, especially people in need.”
— Sey Jakkrya, 2022
Harpswell Cambodian Women’s Leadership Program
Impact Metrics
Generational Change
100%
of women in Harpswell’s Cambodian Higher Education program graduate from university. More than 42% complete graduate degrees. Fewer than 10% of their parents received a university degree.
A Sisterhood for Life
98%
of ASEAN Summit participants agree that the connections made with the peers and mentors in their program will help them in their future career and development.
Lifting as We Climb
100%
of current Cambodian Higher Education students say Harpswell has helped them become a leader at school, work or in their communities. 70% of Harpswell alumnae actively mentor other young women.
We’re building a brighter future.
All founded by Harpswell Alumnae. All thriving.
8 Private Companies
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2 NGOs
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4 Social Enterprises
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8 Private Companies + 2 NGOs + 4 Social Enterprises +
The Latest
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Harpswell Welcomes Tamara Morytko to Board of Trustees
November 5, 2024
Harpswell is pleased to welcome Tamara Morytko as a Trustee. -
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Creating Home - Leadership Resident Reflections
October 6, 2024
LR volunteer Cat Young shared about finding community during her time at Harpswell. -
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Harpswell Welcomes Chandy Eng '13 to Board of Trustees
September 9, 2024
We are delighted to announce that Chandy Eng '13 has joined the Board of Trustees.
