How Our Team Supports Education in Cambodia & Prevents Dropouts

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on education in Cambodia, forcing nationwide school closures and disrupting learning for thousands of underprivileged children. With child poverty on the rise, many students face significant barriers to staying in school, putting their futures at risk.

Despite progress in recent years, the Cambodian school system still struggles with access and quality issues, leading to high student dropout rates. To better understand the root causes, students at Moms Against Poverty Media Academy created a short documentary, interviewing local families affected by school dropouts.

Their findings revealed multiple challenges, including:

• The need for children to work and support their families
• Financial burdens of school-related expenses
• Chronic absenteeism and falling behind in studies
• Lack of motivation due to academic struggles

The biggest contributors to dropouts were financial hardship and students feeling too far behind to catch up.

By implementing education support programs and providing essential resources, we aim to reduce dropout rates in Cambodia and help children continue their education. With your support, we can ensure more students stay in school and build brighter futures.