It started with a Simple visit...

In 2018, I boarded a plane to Cambodia with a simple goal: visit my childhood best friend. It was meant to be a reunion, a chance to see a friend in a new corner of the world. But as I walked through the streets of Phnom Penh and explored the countryside, I began to feel something I couldn’t quite explain. Cambodia was beautiful—its people warm and resilient, its culture rich and vibrant—but there was also a heaviness I couldn’t shake. By the time my return flight touched down, that feeling had taken root: a quiet, uneasy stirring I didn’t yet understand.

Over the next few years, I couldn’t stay away. Seven more trips to Cambodia followed, each one deepening my connection to the country and its people. But with every visit, the unease grew. It wasn’t about fear or discomfort—it was the realization that something needed to change, and I couldn’t look away. Cambodia’s beauty was undeniable, but so were the struggles of its people: the lack of opportunity, the cycles of poverty, the weight of its past. Each time I left, that stirring became louder, more urgent.

By the beginning of 2022, I knew I had to act. I began praying the same prayer, over and over: “God, break my heart for Cambodia. Teach me to love its people the way You do.” In fact, still to this day I have six alarms set on my phone reminding me to pray for Encouragement - to encourage me and remind me to encourage others who were here to love the people. Love - to love people the way God loved them. And Give - to make it a joy for me to trust God for what was given to me, and to therefor give when He called me to. And God, in His faithfulness, answered. Those prayers became a refining fire, transforming my unease into purpose. The call to action was clear, and by the end of 2022, I had founded Majesty International—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to bringing lasting change to Cambodia.

Since then I have regularly repeated a prayer inspired from a TobyMac song; Love is in The House. "Lord, forgive me when I get consumed by the things of this world that fight for my love and my passion. As my eyes are open wide and on you, grant me the privilege of Your worldview, and allow me to maintain it. Lord, let Your kingdom be what wakes me up and what lays me down."

The last three years have been a journey of discovery, marked by first-hand experiences, hundreds of conversations-both in and out of country, and endless prayers. I’ve walked alongside the people of Cambodia, listened to their stories, and wrestled with how Majesty International could make the greatest impact. Slowly, through those moments, God shaped our mission. It’s a mission rooted in trades-based education, supporting Cambodian youth with the skills they need to thrive. It’s a mission focused on strengthening NGOs, giving them the tools to amplify their impact. And above all, it’s a mission about building generational resiliency and creating opportunities for a brighter future.

Majesty International was born out of a journey that began with unease and ended with faithful purpose. Today, it stands as a testament to the power of God’s calling, the resilience of Cambodia’s people, and the belief that even the smallest steps can lead to extraordinary change. This is just the beginning of the story—and I’m humbled to be part of it.