doi:10.7916/cap1-3437Oral history interview with Soseihak Nead Bunna, 2022Bunna, Neadoral historiesmixed materialPresidents--United StatesWomen--Social conditions--CambodiaGirls--Education--CambodiaBunna, NeadObama, Michelle, 1964-Obama, BarackLet Girls Learn (Program)Room to Read (Organization)Soseihak Nead Bunna reflects on her work with Room to Read Cambodia, and discusses her involvement in Michelle Obama's March 2015 visit to Cambodia, during which the first lady highlighted her Let Girls Learn initiative to expand girls' access to education around the world. Bunna recounts her upbringing and education in Cambodia, describes the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Southeast Asia, and speaks widely about the economic and social conditions facing Cambodian women and the ability of Cambodian girls to pursue education and professional careers. She also outlines the history, operations, and programming of Room to Read, and shares stories that illustrate the organization's approach and local impact. Bunna remembers the preparations in anticipation of Michelle Obama's visit to the country, and considers the effects of the first lady's visit and engagement on the stature of Room to Read and its subsequent activities. Also discussed are Bunna's participation in a roundtable discussion with Michelle Obama and NGO leaders in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; the recent history of Cambodia; metrics for the evaluation of program impacts in focus areas; and efforts to scale Room to Read programming through the use of community training programs