Boeung Toem Village, situated in the vicinity of Tonle Sap Lake in Tapoun Commune, Sangker District, Battambang province, Cambodia, is home to Thy Veasna, an 11-year-old girl. Living with her grandmother, mother, and cousin, Veasna faces various challenges in her…
In the Cambodian context, where most children begin grade 1 at the age of 6, Sith embarked on his educational journey at the age of 13. His unique story unfolds in the rural expanse of Svay Chek district, Banteay Meanchey…
Insufficient teacher training, limited English proficiency among teachers, and inadequate teaching resources have adversely affected the quality of English Language Teaching (ELT), particularly in rural Cambodia. To address this pressing issue, Aide et Action (AEA) in partnership with Education Above…
Discrimination is a serious issue, and it becomes even more concerning when it involves a student with a disability. Unfortunately, students with disabilities are at a higher risk of being bullied and discriminated against than their peers without disabilities. Bullying…
Savy, 14 years old, was born in Takeo province as a single child to a family of modest means. When she was 7, her parents came to Banteay Meanchey province in search of employment opportunities and took her with them.…
Education is a fundamental and non-negotiable right for everyone but many are still deprived of it. Today, more than 773 million adults, two-thirds of whom are women, are illiterate and 250 million children are not currently in school. Deprived of…
Overfishing, pollution, and climate change are threatening the livelihoods of fishing communities and depleting natural resources along the Cambodian coast. To refute the myth that people in poor countries are weak and dependent, it is essential to remind that Cambodians…
In the context of the Cambodian Consortium for Out-of-School Children, implemented by Action Education in collaboration with Education Above All’s Educate A Child programme, Krim Rosita sadly describes her daily journey to school. Every day, I go to school with…
Acknowledging the significant obstacle at hand, the Cambodian Consortium for Out-of-School Children (CCOSC), led by Action Education, has undertaken a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with Education Above All’s Educate A Child program and 40 committed partners. In the role of…
Cambodian children from seaside communities act for a healthy beach, a healthy community and a healthy environment. Friday afternoon is a good time to learn outside of the classroom and go to Angkol beach. Students clean up rubbish and plastic…
