A group of Cambodians met in Chicago over the weekend to discuss ways their community might receive more attention. (Photo: by Men Kimseng)Men Kimseng, VOA Khmer
Chicago Wednesday, 28 July 2010
“Essentially, Cambodians should register to vote and go vote, all the time, from local to presidential elections.”Although they face a raft of problems from health to education, US-Cambodians say they remain underrepresented by policy makers. A group of Cambodians met in Chicago over the weekend to discuss ways their community might receive more attention.
Participants told VOA Khmer they want better representation, but that requires a stronger, more unified voice within their communities.
“There are two reasons why Cambodian community don't get much support and understanding,” said Van Sar, an organizer of the Chicago forum. “This is because, first, we don't have representatives within the US leadership. Secondly, we don't have a strong, joint voice from our civil society organizations to influence US policy.”
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