Cambodia: New Director Appointed at Marist Solidarity Cambodia (MSC)

Br Darren Burge, the Provincial of the Star of the Sea Province, has appointed Leang Sokny to be the Executive Director of MSC for three years.

The Board of MSC received 46 applications for this position and, after an interview process, the Board’s strong recommendation of Leang Sokny has led to this appointment.

The new Executive Director of MSC, Leang Sokny

Br Darren said that this is a significant appointment for Marist Solidarity Cambodia. He stated he is confident that Sokny will provide stable and highly effective leadership for this important work of the Province.

Sokny has been with MSC for the past 10 years. He has been manager of the MSC Health and Rehabilitation Programme and during 2025 was also appointed manager of the LaValla Village where secondary high school students reside in hostels. In both these positions he has been a calm, professional presence and well respected by staff and students alike.

Marist Solidarity Cambodia, working to educate young Cambodians who are from economically poor rural families, and who are physically disabled, continues the Marist tradition in Takhmao of preference for most vulnerable young people.

We offer Sokny our very best wishes and assurance of support and encouragement.

-Br Brian Kinsella, Chairperson, Marist Solidarity Cambodia Board