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About KSILKS
 KSilks
aims to improve the lives of poor / disadvantaged Cambodians.
"Fair wages to Artisans, Affordable prices to Customers" this
brief sentence is indeed the fundamental purpose of our organization.
Founded in Cambodia, KSILKS earliest operations began
with the sale and export of individual silk products to Cambodian
nationals living in North America through online auction giant
eBay and
from special requests from individuals outside of Cambodia. KSILKS would travel to remote regions throughout Cambodia in search of the
requested products.
Since
we offered our services
as a
method of sharing Cambodian culture with nationals living abroad, and a
means of exploring the country simultaneously, our intentions were never
strictly financial and still remain so. Shortly after, we found
that interest quickly grew, as no other comparable products/services
existed, this then led to the inception of our website in order to cope
with ensuing orders.
 In
a relative short time, our customer base broadened, and it soon became
clear that this small private venture had the potential of expanding
into a niche online project, we have now evolved into a small online
venture which has efficiently exported Cambodian handcrafts throughout
the world.
Having seen
first hand the high levels of poverty throughout the country, KSILKS was
inspired to initiate a cause which aims to enhance the lives of many of
the poverty-stricken Cambodians witnessed throughout Cambodia.
Looking
at our
Cambodian products, two things should be clear: our exquisite silk
products are carefully hand woven sometimes taking several days to weeks
to make, and that each piece is of exceptional quality. Most of
our silk handicraft products are made by disadvantaged Cambodians,
disabled participants of various handicraft organizations, and
independent tailors (living in remote villages).
Ksilks
has actively sought to deal face to face with these poor and isolated
artisans who produce our products. And we offers much higher
compensation to these artisans through our face to face meetings, as the
typical exploitive ‘middle man’ is eliminated.
Socially
conscious, trustworthy and reliable - KSILKS is a small organization
that continually strives to improve the lives of disadvantaged groups in
Cambodia.
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 KSILKS
was initially led in principle by Andrew Rowe. Andrew Rowe, having lived in
Cambodia, Vietnam and other parts of South East Asia for several years
and seeing widespread poverty firsthand was inspired to initiate a cause
which would help support poverty stricken Cambodians.
Through his
travels Andrew encountered numerous remote and isolated villages filled
with talented yet poor artisans who specialized in producing Cambodian
handicrafts and silks remained too often unaware of the value of their
goods and fell victim to dishonest middlemen who frequented the area.
As a result Andrew forged key
relationships with these well natured artisans and their families, local
markets, non government handicraft organizations (non-governmental), shipping agents and purchasers
within Cambodia. After an extended period Andrew returned to Canada in January 2005 in order
to expand KSILKS operations in North America, expand KSILKS internal management team
and explore
new opportunities specifically in Canada.
With a background in both information technology and business
management, Andrew is responsible for the inception of KSILKS and
continues to play an advisory role with the organization.
Director: Andrew Rowe
Toronto, Ontario. Canada
Arowe@ksilks.com
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 Hanh
Hoang, a key fashion consultant with KSILKS is not only completing her
business commerce degree with a marketing focal point from Carleton
University but has also successfully completed a fashion merchandising
diploma from the acclaimed International Academy of Design (Toronto
Ontario). She has a natural passion for fashion and an unmatched
enthusiasm for marketing initiatives. Her proficiency in these two
areas combined with her additional responsibilities as an independent
fashion advisor and marketing positioning consultant make her an
indispensable asset to KSILKS’s management team.
Fashion
Consultant: Hanh Hoang
Ottawa Central
Ottawa, Ontario. Canada
hanhhoang@ksilks.com
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 Jelena Zaric, a well traveled multi-skilled
linguist fluent in English, French, Spanish and Serbian has been exposed
to countless cultures in North America, South America, Europe, the
Caribbean and Asia. With an undergraduate degree in International
relations and a minor in Spanish and Slavic studies, Jelena Zaric is a
globally conscious social activist who has forged International contacts
through her work with the United Nations, various activist groups and
non governmental organizations.
Her global outlook, resourceful nature and
engaging personality help developed previously unopened markets and
opportunities. Other contributions include organizational networking,
negotiating, product presentation and public relation activities.
Marketing & Promotion: Jelena Zaric
Tel: +647.898.9730
Madison / Annex
Toronto, Ontario. Canada
Jzaric@ksilks.com
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 Sarana, born in Khien Svay District of
Kandal Province has lived and worked in Cambodia for most of her adult
life. Sarana is well aware of the dynamics, social challenges and
history of the country’s hardships having lived through it’s most
turbulent times and now to its most stable. An expert in the field of
project development, silk production and Cambodian folklore, Sarana
plays a vital role in KSILKS company operations and an absolute
indispensable member of our management team.
Her primary roles with KSILKS are to locate
requested products, order and purchase items from various suppliers,
quality control (initial inspection and verification of goods)
product negotiations and primary interpreter in business dealings.
Purchasing: Sin Sarana
Tel:
+855.12.308.808
Bong Keng Kong
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Sinsarana@ksilks.com
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 Ram Neang KSILKS other notable Cambodian
contact was born in the outskirts of Takeo province and has earned a
high ranking supervisory position in the Ministry of Posts and
Telecommunications after several internal promotions. One of the few
employees within the ministry with both the academic qualifications and
vital hands on experience Ram Neang has steadily moved her way towards
management after serving the government for over 12 years. She also
runs her own farming operation in Cambodia’s outskirts and is well
connected with various customs, shipping / delivery agents and
organizations.
Her main responsibilities include, customs
clearance, packaging, quality control (secondary product inspection and
verification), invoicing, shipping documentation, delivery, tracking and
package status notification. Ram Neang is also responsible for the
dispersion and collection of bank transfers to Cambodia.
Shipping : Ram Neang
Tel: +855.16.96.26.56
EMS Main Post Office
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Shipping@ksilks.com
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 Nancy Voong, an IT consultant with a
graduate honors degree in computer science from the University of Ottawa
is extremely well versed in numerous programming languages,
technologies, applications and operating systems.
With an extensive
background in script development and Information Technology management, Nancy’s primary IT
consulting responsibilities for KSILKS include website maintenance,
shipping module integration, payment modules and merchant accounting
functionality. Nancy is an extremely reliable and capable individual
who provides vital technical skills to KSILKS webpage and technical
issues.
Technical Support:
Nancy Voong
Vancouver, Ontario. Canada
Support@ksilks.com
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