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 […]
It is with great excitement that MAP Cambodia was able to recently purchase 28 new laptops for our students! Since the creation of the MAP Cambodia School in 2014, the basics of computer knowledge like Microsoft Word, Excel, and Photoshop have been part of the curriculum we teach our students. This program has increased engagement, […]
Developed by Moms Against Poverty in Cambodia, the Music Therapy for Teens program is redefining social work by engaging struggling teenagers in therapeutic, creative activities. In many developing countries, access to the creative arts for youth development is often limited to wealthier families due to the high cost of instruments, equipment, and private instruction. Furthermore, […]
Sok Ry’s Journey from Student to Teacher In the small village of Prek Lvea, located an hour from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, finding qualified teachers for rural schools has always been a challenge. Teachers commuting from Phnom Penh must endure a demanding daily journey—taking a ferry across the Mekong River and driving through the dusty countryside. […]
2020 was a difficult year for everyone due to the pandemic, but thankfully Moms Against Poverty Cambodia ended the year with exciting news from our Media Academy. For the first time, two of our students passed their high school exam! Socheata and Sakada have been under MAPC’s care for many years. Interestingly enough, Sakada was […]
