The education system in Cambodia continues to face many challenges, but during the past years there have been significant improvements. JWOC is one of the organizations in Cambodia that builds the capacities of young people by helping them become youth leaders who...
Scholarships
Putting choice (and cash) in the hands of Cambodian youth
The coronavirus has negatively impacted the tourist industry in Siem Reap, resulting in loss of income and jobs. Those affected include JWOC Scholarship students and recent high school graduates who come from low-income families, have little savings, and are...
Student Corner: Sokunthy and Borey go to Thailand for their Teaching Practicum!
Every year, the top 15 students on English Literature degrees at the University of South East Asia are chosen to participate in an international teaching practicum. Two of our students, Sokunthy and Borey went to Thailand to the University of South East Asia’s partner...
Collette’s Changemakers begin working on their projects!
33 students in Year 3 and 4 of JWOC’s University Scholarship Program have begun identifying the key issues affecting them as youth. The topics range from social media use, to plastic, health problems, reading and lack of clear life goals. After brainstorming these...
Alumni Corner: Sopheap’s exchange in Norway and Nepal!
My name is Sopheap. I am working now with Transparency International Cambodia as a Project Assistant based in Siem Reap. I work with 4 provinces: Siem Reap, Kampong Thom, Preah Vihear and Banteay Meanchey. I work to build youth and citizens, and promote national...
Student Corner: Dong
Can you tell me a little bit about yourself? My name is Dong. I live in a family with 4 people include me. I am a student in Year 3 at the University of South East Asia, Siem Reap. I study in the morning at University and by myself in the afternoon. Right now, I don’t...
Staff Corner: Dane
Dane is JWOC's Scholarship Program Coordinator. We sat down with her to find out more about her experience at JWOC so far, an update on how our Scholarship student recruitment process is going and the advice she has for other young people. Can you tell me a little bit...
Student Corner: Saorou
My name is Saoruo Ko. I was born at Kralanh District, Siem Reap Province. I really love the education because education is really important for me I can find a good job, good salary, a way from the bad thing, I can support or helping my family and my community in the...
Student Corner: Reasey
My name is Reasey. Nowadays, I live in Siem Reap, Cambodia. I stay with my brother in a small rental room near in the center of Siem Reap city. I finished high school in 2014. I started University in 2014 . I study at University of South East Asia. My major is...