When I first arrived at Harpswell's Boeung Trabaek dormitory, I thought I had come here to teach, but now that I am leaving, I know I also came here to learn.

When I was in eighth grade, one of the main themes in my English class curriculum was the idea that “little things are big.”

In September, I flew from Sydney to Penang to join Harpswell's ASEAN Women's Leadership Summit and teach my new masterclass, Storytelling for Leadership.

After 20 years of leadership, mentorship, inspiration and service,  Dr. Alan Lightman, Founder and Board of Trustees member, announced his official retirement from the Harpswell Board this past May.

Four outstanding graduates of the Cambodian Women’s Leadership program have returned from a year at Christian Brothers University in the U.S., ready to bring their experiences home—like Chhit Yarida ’24, who highlights how her passion for volunteering helped her build community abroad.

Harpswell is hiring a Finance and Administrative Officer

Chheang Sreylin ‘22, a Harpswell Cambodian Women’s Leadership program alumnae, is a current sixth year medical student at the University of Puthisastra. This past October, she was selected to participate in the prestigious Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) at the University of Omaha, where she joined other young changemakers in ASEAN as part of the Civic Engagement program. Sreylin shares her reflections on applying and joining YSEALI

Apply to be part of Harpswell’s programs today and part of a movement that is shaping the future of ASEAN.

Harpswell is seeking a seasoned development professional to act as Development Manager.

For Somalita, who graduated with a degree in English Literature from the Institute of Foreign Languages this past year, both Harpswell and CBU have been key steps towards her dreams of being a teacher.

Dr. Nway Eint Chei is a 2019 ASEAN Women’s Leadership Summit alumna representing Myanmar.

Former LR Kathryn Putz reflects on Harpswell’s influence on her teaching in Taiwan as a Fulbright fellow.

Harpswell is pleased to announce that Tamara Morytko has joined the Harpswell Board of Trustees.

Earlier this year, Cat Young volunteered as a Leadership Resident (LR) at Harpswell’s TT Leadership Center.

Harpswell is pleased to announce that Chandy Eng '13 has joined the Harpswell Board of Trustees.

Chea SreyMach and Loy Srey Nit reflect on their time as 2023-2024 Harpswell US Scholars in Memphis, Tennessee.

The 2024 Harpswell ASEAN Women’s Leadership Summit was held in early June in Penang, Malaysia.

Harpswell is pleased to announce that Anastasia T. Vrachnos has joined the Harpswell Board of Trustees.

Trustee and former Leadership Resident Clara Péron shares about her return to Harpswell’s Cambodian dormitories.

Harpswell is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacyl Shaw as Executive Director.