Digital inclusion to end poverty

Dear supporer of equal opportunity for disadvantaged you in SE Asia and Madagascar, 

PN's mission is to unlock the potential of disadvantaged youthby giving them access to education, and the means to acquire key soft and hard skills in the digital sector. We provide training in our centers in Southeast Asia, and a preparatory program to enter university at our center in Madagascar.

Our training programs are aimed at vulnerable young people aged 17 to 23. Our beneficiaries are selected based on their extremely precarious economic situation. They mainly come from remote and rural areas where education and employment opportunities are scarce, and do not have the means to pursue higher education.We are committed to gender parity -at least half of our students are girls. 

Where PN has centers, the offer of professional training is insufficient and costly, and there is a need for skilled workers in the rapidly growing sector of IT.

Gender disparities remain prevalent in the digital sector, particularly in Southeast Asia and Madagascar:

• Philippines: Women in STEM are underrepresented, often occupying low-skilled positions and facing limited professional growth (ILO, 2021).
• Cambodia: Only 9% of ICT graduates are women (World Bank, 2023), with lower exposure to technical and digital education.
• Vietnam: 89% of technology professionals and developers are men (Top Dev, 2024).
• Madagascar: Women are overrepresented in lower-value occupations and earn 37% less than men in formal employment.

The training program provided by PN includes 1 to 2 internships in a company and support towards employment. The course also includes modules related to professional behavior. By offering free, professional and quality training in a growing sector, PN allows marginalized populations to access higher education. Every year, we select at least 50% girls in each of our classes.

Attached you will find a report of our impact and actions in 2024.  Thank you for your continued support in 2025!

Links:

• 2024 Annual Report