ABOUT US
eGlobal Family is a nonprofit organization transforming the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in Cambodia.
With your help, we can break the cycle of poverty.
For more than 25 years, we’ve been providing resources and support to the most impoverished children in Cambodia, a country left decimated by war and famine in the 1970s. Our work has helped hundreds of children lift themselves out of poverty to attain financial stability, emotional wellbeing, and a bright outlook for the future.
eGlobal Family was founded in 2000 as Email Foster Parents International by Honolulu Sunrise Rotarians. eGlobal Family is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organization working in tandem with the Aloha Learning Center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia to provide housing, counseling, and education to children in need.
1500
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Cambodian Children In Need Helped
146
Students Graduated from Higher Education Programs
100
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Advanced Education Graduates Currently Employed in Well-Paying Jobs
Meet Our Team
Our officers and board members are all volunteers with a shared vision of building a brighter future for Cambodia’s youth.
Officers of the Board
FOUNDER & DIRECTOR
Rob Hail
Rob founded eGlobal Family in 2000, formerly known as Email Foster Parents International. He has been an engaged eGF board member since then, along with being an active Honolulu Sunrise Rotarian for the past 32 years.
Rob and his wife, Chansy, have a home in Cambodia and, along with their children, visit nearly every year for extended trips joining the Aloha Learning Center children and staff.
PRESIDENT
Rich Whipple
Rich retired from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in 2010 after 35 years of combined service, spent in a variety of disciplines: Environmental Studies, Nuclear Medicine Research, Energetic Materials Research, Forensic Science, and clinical lab work.
Rich initially joined eGlobal Family in 2015 as a foster parent, before joining the board in 2016 and serving as board President since 2017. Working with youth has been one of Rich’s passions for many years even prior to his move to Hawaii.
TREASURER
Guillaume Dommergues
Guillaume grew up in Paris, France and has spent the last 13 years in Honolulu with his spouse and their three children. He has held several roles at the Bank of Hawaiʻi, most recently as a Data Architect in the IT Department. He is grateful to have had the opportunity to visit the Aloha Learning Center and to get to know some of the bright young people there.
Board of Directors
DIRECTOR
Ben Charles
Ben Charles is the Director of Partnerships and Outreach at SubjectToClimate, a nonprofit whose mission is to make climate change teaching and learning accessible to all. Prior to this, Ben was an elementary school classroom teacher for 9 years in Brooklyn, New York and East Los Angeles. Ben’s first experience teaching was volunteering for 10 months with the students at Aloha Learning Center in 2013. Ben has been on the eGlobal board since 2021.
DIRECTOR
Chris Dovermann
Chris has worked and volunteered at eGlobal Family on and off for nearly a decade in various administrative and technical capacities, from 2010 to 2020, before joining the board in 2021.
During this time he has visited the Aloha Learning Center and met many former ALC students, both in Cambodia and those who had come to the United States to study, and witnessed firsthand the impact eGlobal’s programs have on Cambodian children’s lives.
DIRECTOR
Jim Primm, Ph.D.
Jim Primm is a retired professor of International Relations at Hawaii Pacific University. He first got involved with the Aloha Learning Center about 27 years ago, when he and his wife adopted their daughter Samay. He has since sponsored two children through eGlobal Family, and visits Cambodia every year to help support children and young adults in various orphanages and organizations, and in his capacity as university professor, has also taken students to Cambodia to live and work with children in orphanages and villages.
DIRECTOR
Reina Inouye
Reina Inouye joined the board of eGlobal Family in January of 2024. She was inspired to be a part of the organization after visiting the Aloha Learning Center in Cambodia, where she saw firsthand the positive impact eGlobal Family has on the lives of Cambodian children. Reina is an Associate at KPFF Consulting Engineers where she has been practicing as a registered Structural Engineer for the past 25 years. She is also a proud member of the Honolulu Sunrise Rotary Club.
Administration
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
Red McDonald
Red has worked with nonprofit child welfare organizations for 30 years, providing operational and administrative support.
Our Team on the Ground
Our staff at the Aloha Learning Center works tirelessly to ensure a brighter future for Cambodia’s youth.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Ratanak Kong
Mr. Ratanak Kong, Executive Director of Aloha Learning Center, brings over 20 years of diverse experience across local and international organizations. His career has spanned roles in Rural Credit/Microfinance, NGOs focused on Women and Children, Child Care Centers, and Business Development Management for SMEs and various commercial enterprises in Cambodia.
Mr. Kong provides leadership to staff for effective implementation of projects to target students. Mr. Kong ensures Aloha Learning Center’s team is productive and motivated, and actively networks and builds partnerships with local groups to increase the impact of Aloha Learning Center programs.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Porleang Srun
Porleang Srun is the Program Director of the Aloha Learning Center (ALC) with over 22 years of experience in charity, social work and education. Porleang holds a Master’s Degree in Development Management and Bachelor’s Degree in General Management.
He is passionate about his work and is dedicated to helping orphaned and vulnerable children as well as youth in need in Cambodia receive the necessity for their better lives. He has successfully made a positive impact on hundreds of lives of Cambodian children and youth through his leadership.
ADMIN & FINANCE DIRECTOR
Huon Sim
As one of the founding members of Aloha Learning Center, Ms. Sim Huon played a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s mission and direction. Taking on the responsibilities of Administration and Finance, she works tirelessly to ensure that the center operates with transparency, efficiency, and a focus on long-term sustainability. Her leadership and diligence have been instrumental in the steady progress and growth of Aloha Learning Center, with every achievement reflecting her unwavering efforts and commitment.
Ms. Sim Huon has devoted her life’s work to supporting orphaned and vulnerable children in Cambodia. Driven by a deep sense of responsibility, Ms. Huon has dedicated her career to the welfare and education of orphaned and poor students, becoming a trusted advocate and mentor within her community.
