As the world marks World Youth Skills Day tomorrow, 15 July 2025, we turn our focus to the power of youth volunteering — as a tool for learning, growth, and leadership. In Cambodia and across the globe, young women are…
Ahead of World Youth Skills Day on 15 July 2025, Ann Channy, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Field Officer with Action Education / Aide et Action (AEA), celebrates the brilliant young women who are rising through service. Channy shares how these…
Driven by purpose and powered by education, this young woman is sparking lasting change. Preap Keo, 25, from Antong Sor village in Kep province, is not just a volunteer—she’s a force for change. With a degree in Accounting and Finance…
Sor Sokunthea, 19, from Broang Chrap village in Kampot province, is a Law student at Angkor Khemara University and a community volunteer with Action Education / Aide et Action. She brings energy, compassion, and determination to everything she does. She…
Access to clean, safe drinking water remains a critical challenge for many remote communities in Cambodia. Water inequity impacts health, education, livelihoods, and well-being. Bridging this gap is essential for dignity and resilience—so we build sustainable water filtration systems where…
When parents learn, children thrive. Action Education / Aide et Action engages caregivers and parents in early childhood education — ensuring that child-centred solutions are grounded in Cambodia’s local realities. At first glance, it is just another morning at the…
A full stomach is a focused mind — that’s why Action Education / Aide et Action’s school feeding programmes serve more than just meals; they feed young minds, nurture equal access to education, and make each meal a key ingredient…
In schools across Cambodia, a quiet but powerful change is taking place. Children’s Councils—student-led bodies supported by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS)—are empowering young learners to speak up, participate in school life, and take active roles in…
In Cambodia, Kampot’s postcard-perfect coastline, natural beauty, and luxury resorts paint a glittering image for global tourists. But behind the scenes lies a far more disturbing truth: many communities—especially schoolchildren—are being left behind in the most basic of human rights:…
Education doesn’t just inform—it empowers. A clear and compelling example of this? Teaching handwashing in schools. It demonstrates how small steps can lead to lasting improvements in quality of life. Empowerment is often seen as a lofty goal—something we strive…
