A New Student on His Journey to Becoming an Electrical Engineer

With no father in the picture, and a mother unable to care for her children due to serious health challenges, Sokchea and his three brothers were moved to a Cambodian children’s village in rural Kampong Cham at an early age. There, they found a safe and supportive environment While this provided them with a caring environment and were able to attend public school through high school graduation....

A Chance at University

19-year-old Socheata has unfortunately already had to face a lot of hardship in her young life. Both of her parents left when she was still an infant, and she grew up with her grandmother. A survivor of the Khmer Rouge regime, her grandmother did everything she could to care for the little girl. Most importantly, though, she instilled a powerful message in Socheata from an early age: the...

International Women’s Day 2026

This year, International Women’s Day was particularly special for some of our students in Phnom Penh as the Rise Women Music Festival took place for the very first time. Organized as a charity concert to raise funds for the frontline soldiers and families still affected by the recent Thai border conflict, this event was brought to life by a group of powerful women determined to make a...

Encouraging Dchieng’s Determination

The gap between the quality of education in Cambodia’s capital and in the countryside couldn’t be more significant. While children in Phnom Penh are often taught by well-qualified teachers with strong academic backgrounds and English language proficiency, students in remote provinces rarely have access to those same opportunities. In many rural schools, classrooms are overcrowded, making it...

Raksa’s Journey to University

Cambodia’s rapidly growing economy is opening up plenty of opportunities for young, motivated Khmer students to pursue promising careers. These workplaces are gradually adapting to international standards, offering competitive salaries, opportunities for promotions, and even health insurance coverage. However, due to these recent developments, with big international investors reshaping Phnom...