Rith Sarakk

Rith Sarakk

PEPY Empowering Youth

Senior Advisor/Former Executive Director

Sarakk joined PEPY Empowering Youth in 2008 as an English Teacher. He became Senior Program Manager and then Executive Director, 2015- 2021. Sarakk is passionate about improving youth education and opportunities in Cambodia. Under his leadership, PEPY received the Certificate of Good NGO Practice recognizing Cambodian NGO’s that are transparent and accountable. Sarakk also worked at Samaritan’s Purse International. In 2019, Sarakk attended the Young South-East Asian Leaders Initiatives (YSEALI). Sarakk was also selected for the Obama Leaders Convening to create a better place for future generations and leaders. He will be attending the University of Wisconsin this fall for an M.S., human ecology.