Digital Literacy Cambodia Project #66543

PN Cambodia - education to end poverty

by Passerelles numeriques (PN)

Project Report | Apr 30, 2026
Update - impact for the longterm!

By Karyn Mikkelsen-Tillet | Global Director Development & Communication

Dear support of PN Cambodia,

Sharing with you an update of our program in Cambodia -

Passerelles Numériques Cambodia — Program Update

Passerelles Numériques Cambodia (PNC) continues to make meaningful strides in expanding access to quality digital education for underprivileged youth. In January 2025, PNC welcomed 77 new students — 40 of them women — from underserved and rural backgrounds, reflecting the organization's strong commitment to gender equity in a country where women represent only around 10% of the tech workforce. Building on this momentum, PNC grew its intake to 100 students in 2026 and reintroduced its System, Network Administration, and Cybersecurity (SNA) major, broadening the career pathways available to graduates.

On February 22, 2025, PNC held a long-awaited graduation ceremony honoring the Classes of 2022, 2023, and 2024 — the first such celebration in over three years. Nearly 600 attendees gathered, including government officials, partner companies, families, and alumni, marking a powerful moment of recognition for years of dedication and hard work.

Employment outcomes for the Class of 2025 have been strong. Nearly 78% of students completed internships with 28 partner companies, while over 20% moved directly into employment. Within two months of completing their internships, 92% of graduates had secured jobs — earning an average of USD 320 per month in roles spanning frontend, backend, full-stack, mobile development, QA, and UI/UX design. A Career and Education Fair in December 2024, featuring 20 company booths and career development workshops, helped students make that final transition into the workforce with confidence.

PNC remains a vital bridge between Cambodia's underserved youth and the country's growing digital economy — demonstrating that with the right support, students from any background can build lasting careers in tech.

Thank you and we hope you continue to support our mission as we continue to offer access to quality education to sustainably stop the cycle of poverty for so many youth in Cambodia.

In solidarity,

The team at PN

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Jan 6, 2026
Update - thank you and happy new year!

By Karyn Mikkelsen-Tillet | Director Global Partnerships & Communication

Sep 11, 2025
Project update - thank you!

By Karyn Mikkelsen-Tillet | Director Global Partnerships & Communication

Dear supporter of youth access to quality education,

Sharing with you an update to let you know that your past support has contributed to unlocking the potential of underprivileged youths by empowering them with an innovative approach in key digital and soft employability skills in Cambodia. Our goal is that each student finds a quality job aligned with local tech market needs, allowing them and their families to escape poverty in a sustainable way and contribute to the social and economic development of their country.

Cambodian context:

In Cambodia, 77% of the population lives in rural areas, where financial difficulties significantly impact access to education. The gross enrollment rate in high school is 60%, but for higher education, it drops to just 17.9%. Since secondary education generally involves costs, many young Cambodians, especially in rural areas, are forced to drop out. Despite some progress, with the gross enrollment rate in higher education rising from 9.9% in 2013-2014 to 17.9% in 2022-2023, financial barriers remain a major challenge. In 2023, 20.5% of the employed population lived on less than $2.15 per day, further limiting educational opportunities.

PASSERELLES NUMERIQUES CAMBODIA (PNC):

GRADUATION & EMPLOYMENT

In 2024, PNC Generation 2023 entered the job market after successfully completing their internships and finishing their training program in November 2023. We are incredibly proud to have partnered with 21 companies to offer 74 students four-month internship opportunities, allowing them to apply their skills in System & Network Administration or Web Development.

In November and December of 2024, the 75 students of PNC Generation 2024 completed their final four-month internships with 35 company partners. These graduates are now fully prepared to enter the job market as junior Web Developers after receiving hands-on training. Our recent graduates will continue to receive support from their trainers, who will assist them in finding the right position and guide them into their careers in the couple months ahead.

75 students graduated

92% of students found employment in the IT sector less than 3 months after graduation - 100% after 6 months

The graduates’ average monthly wage is 248 USD (average family income before joining PNC is 48 USD)

Thank you for your support and hopefully continued support!

We believe that education is one of the most efficient tools to reduce inequalities and break the cycle of poverty.

Links:

2024 Annual Report

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