The Youth Resource Development Program (YRDP) was initialted in 1992 as the Human Resource Development Program. In 1999 the Youth Resource Development Program registered with the Ministry of the Interior to become a local non-governmental organization. YRDP maintains a neutral political position and is not affiliated with any political party or involved in any political activity. YRDP aims to support the development of Cambodian civil society by addressing the lack of critical and analytical thinking skills among university students. The organization provideds non formal education and capacity strengthening opportunities for tertiary-level students from university, faculties and institutions of higher education to develop their capacities for analyzing their own situation and their country's situation. YRDP empowers students to reflecty on this and act for change. YRDP seeks to provide these students with opportunities to become committed citizens and to be active members of society.