Ms Kim started Tuk Tuk Lady to empower women and give them independence. Now, with a community of almost 50 women, they’re also able to benefit from the boom in the country’s tourism too, writes Emma Henderson
In Siem Reap, Cambodia, Ms. Kim founded Tuk Tuk Lady, a non-profit organization established in 2021 to empower women in the male-dominated tuk tuk industry. The group, now 50-strong, provides independence and challenges stereotypes by driving tourists and locals. The idea was brewing since 2013 when she was one of the first female drivers, facing initial challenges like lack of recognition and being mistaken for a passenger. Besides tourist transport, Ms. Kim uses her tuk tuk for community outreach, delivering books and food to those in need.
