Follow the Journey, Cambodia
Follow the Journey: Our Stories, Our Lives in Cambodia
Project Overview
A book of empowerment and inspiration, Follow the Journey is a distinctive 2 year project we undertook in collaboration with Empowering Youth in Cambodia (EYC), based in Phnom Penh. The project set out to capture and celebrate the profound stories of students and teachers associated with EYC and the communities in which they live.
The goal was to create a high-quality, hardcover coffee table book that not only documented the transformative journey of EYC from its inception but also served as a token of appreciation for donors and corporate sponsors.
Activities
- Story Collection: Our team with the EYC team, engaged with students and their communities on the ground in Cambodia to gather their inspiring stories. These narratives highlighted personal growth, challenges overcome, and the educational impact of EYC.
- Photography: An EYC professional photographer captured compelling images that vividly brought the stories to life, adding a visual depth to the narratives.
- Writing and Editing: Our writers transformed interview notes and recordings into beautifully crafted stories. Poignant quotes were carefully selected to be interspersed throughout the book.
- Design and Layout: Our design team meticulously crafted the layout of the book, capturing the essence of Cambodian art and culture throughout.
- Printing and Distribution: The initial copies of the book were printed in Australia and shipped to Phnom Penh for distribution to key donors and sponsors across the world.
Impact
The result of this extensive collaboration was Follow the Journey: Our Stories, Our Lives, a stunning coffee table book that elegantly showcases the real-life impact of educational empowerment through EYC.
The books have been used effectively to thank existing donors and attract new sponsors, providing them with a tangible representation of their contributions to EYC's mission.
This initiative not only helped raise awareness of EYC's vital work but also reinforced the value of storytelling in building community and fostering philanthropy.
Through projects like these, we are able to demonstrate our capability to deliver impactful and visually captivating content that resonates with a wide audience.
Today, production of this book is managed locally by EYC and their partners.
