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Roeurn Heng sits on her bed, looking at the certificate inside her home in Mondulkiri province. The photo was taken on April 24, 2026. (CamboJA/Mech Choulay)

Mondulkiri Orphan With Disability Defies Hardship To Become A Respected Indigenous Community Representative

At the junction leading to Bou Sra Waterfall stands a wooden house surrounded by crops, such as avocado, banana, cassava and mango trees. The house has a small coffee stall that sells forest products, including honey, tree resin, vegetables, and fruits. This is the home of Roeurn Heng, a 40-year-old representative of the Bunong indigenous community.