Loung began her activism work in 1993 as a Community Educator for a domestic shelter in Maine, and has since been involved in various campaigns, including those against violence towards women, the use of child soldiers, and landmine eradication worldwide. She has made over 40 trips back to Cambodia, dedicating herself to helping her native land recover from the traumas of war. Loung has given keynote addresses at numerous forums in the US and internationally, including at Stanford University, Dartmouth College, Philips Academy, and Women in the World Summit, among others. In 2013, she expanded her activism reach to include screenplay writing and contributed to Girl Rising, a groundbreaking film directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets and documentaries, including The New York Times, CNN, and Fresh Air with Terry Gross. (printable full bio)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Reclaim agency over your own narratives and rewrite your personal stories with memoirists and activists Loung Ung and Putsata Reang. Join us at Stories Hold the Cure weekend workshop at Omega where we will guide you in reclaiming your narrative and harnessing the healing power of writing. Together, we’ll explore how words can transform into stories that heal, bring joy, and offer clarity and connection. Learn more & register:

APRIL 2, 2025
Metropolitan State University of Denver: 2024-2025 Book Selection: “First they Killed my Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers” Join us for Loung Ung’s Visit to Campus.