Cambodia

Cambodia

Cambodia is rebuilding its educational system from the ground up after years of upheaval. To aid in this effort, Room to Read Cambodia has led in the field of literacy and girls’ education and works as one of the national government’s primary partners improving Cambodia’s quality of education.

 


Reimagining education and resilience in Cambodia

Amid Cambodia’s challenging history, generations of children have remained stuck in cycles of limited opportunity — especially those living in more remote and under-resourced regions. The World Bank estimates that 90 percent of 10-year-olds in the country cannot read a simple text, resulting in persistently high illiteracy rates.

For girls, cultural norms and economic uncertainties result in high drop-out rates, dramatically limiting girls' future potential.

The consequences of these challenges are clear: a lack of education will continue to perpetuate cycles of poverty, gender inequality and life outcomes for all children.
Compounding these challenges are the unprecedented learning losses from the pandemic, catastrophic inflation and increasingly severe climate disasters, all straining access to the resources needed to improve educational standards.

The Latest from Cambodia

Measurement Insights from the Life Skills for Equality Project

Measurement insights from Room to Read’s Life Skills for Equality Project


Fernanda Gándara, Room to Read

Research and insights, Cambodia

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Closing the gap: How a well-trained teacher helped an older student catch up

Closing the gap: How a well-trained teacher helped an older student catch up


Skill building, Cambodia

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Room to Read Cambodia Recognized as Laureate of 2022 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education

Room to Read Cambodia Recognized as Laureate of 2022 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education


Skill building, Cambodia

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How to Read to Children: Why Training Teachers Matters

How to read to children: Why training teachers matters


Educator training and coaching, Cambodia

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Room to Read Develops Life Skills Curriculum for the 21st Century

Room to Read develops life skills curriculum for the 21st century


Abigail Spangler, Room to Read

Research and insights, Bangladesh

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5 Countries Where School Libraries are Flourishing

Five countries where Room to Read libraries are flourishing


Program delivery, Cambodia

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Meet Theannou from Room to Read Cambodia

Facing challenges with life skills: Meet Theannou from Room to Read Cambodia


Skill building, Cambodia

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UNESCO laureate Room to Read Cambodia helps girls stay in school

UNESCO laureate Room to Read Cambodia helps girls stay in school


Skill building, Cambodia

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Meet Sinit from Room to Read Cambodia

Building a network of support: Meet Sinit from Room to Read Cambodia  


Skill building, Cambodia

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Partnerships pave the way: scaling Room to Read’s library model

Partnerships pave the way: scaling Room to Read’s library model


Skill building, Cambodia

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Developing a lifelong love of reading: Meet Sreykeo from Cambodia

Developing a lifelong love of reading: Meet Sreykeo from Room to Read Cambodia


Skill building, Cambodia

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