Interviewee

Matthew Mrozinski

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-12-2013

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Kompha Seth interview about the founding of the Cambodian Association of Illinois. Interview by Matthew Mrozinski.

Abstract

About the Organization:

“Founded in 1976, the Cambodian Association of Illinois (CAI) serves some 5,000 Cambodians in Illinois via senior health intervention; child and youth services; family health, citizenship and employment. CAI enables refugees and immigrants from Cambodia residing in Illinois, especially those in metropolitan Chicago, to become self-sufficient, productive participants in American society while preserving and enhancing their cultural heritage and community.”

About the co-Founder:

“Kompha Seth, co-Founder and Executive Director of CAI since 1981. He was a Buddhist monk in Cambodia for 23 years before emigrating to the U.S. in 1975. He has received numerous national, state and local awards for over the years for his dedicated service to the Cambodian American community.”

Taken from www.cambodian-association.org

[visit their new website: http://cai.maaillinois.org/]

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