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Who We Are
PEPY Empowering Youth is a local non-profit and NGO providing personal and professional development training to rural youth in Siem Reap, Cambodia. We are a team led by local Cambodians dedicated to helping youth identify their dreams and find pathways to success. Starting at the high school level, our interwoven programs provide holistic support for young students to have the tools, network, and resources to succeed in school and thrive in the professional setting of their choice.
Our Programs
Dream Management Program
An elective course run in partnership with local teachers covering goal setting classes, mentorship, and networking for rural high school students.
Scholarship Program
Providing tuition, healthcare, mentorship, living allowance, and skills training to financially disadvantaged but ambitious rural youth to attend higher education institutions.
Learning Center Program
One year program with context-based training in English, Information Communication Tech (ICT), and soft skills for youth to excel in the current job market.
Youth Innovators’ & Incubator Program
Comprehensive soft skill and IT courses aimed at preparing young entrepreneurs to launch social enterprises or help build resiliency and sustainability into their current work spaces.
Dream Management Program
An elective course run in partnership with local teachers covering goal setting classes, mentorship, and networking for rural high school students.
Scholarship Program
Providing tuition, healthcare, mentorship, living allowance, and skills training to financially disadvantaged but ambitious rural youth to attend higher education institutions.
Learning Center Program
One year program with context-based training in English, Information Communication Tech (ICT), and soft skills for youth to excel in the current job market.
Youth Innovators’ & Incubator Program
Comprehensive soft skill and IT courses aimed at preparing young entrepreneurs to launch social enterprises or help build resiliency and sustainability into their current work spaces.
New Initiatives
Youth Leaders in Action Project
The Learning Center’s English, ICT, and Youth Empowerment Projects culminate into the Youth Leaders in Action Project where youths take course content from theoretically to practical. In early 2020, youth groups were given training and workshops to design and implement business and community development initiatives. In 2020-2021, youth groups will apply their skills from the Learning Center to conduct research and advocacy projects.
Future is Bright Computer Lab & Club
One of youths’ greatest barriers to ICT education and technical job training is limited exposure and access to computers. COVID-19 has greatly impacted Siem Reap’s economy which is primarily dependent on tourism. This lab will enable youth to use computers, PEPY developed ICT training materials, and online courses on their terms, for them to diversify their skills and qualify for more positions both online and in Cambodia.
Youth Leaders in Action Project
The Learning Center’s English, ICT, and Youth Empowerment Projects culminate into the Youth Leaders in Action Project where youths take course content from theoretically to practical. In early 2020, youth groups were given training and workshops to design and implement business and community development initiatives. In 2020-2021, youth groups will apply their skills from the Learning Center to conduct research and advocacy projects.
Future is Bright Computer Lab & Club
One of youths’ greatest barriers to ICT education and technical job training is limited exposure and access to computers. COVID-19 has greatly impacted Siem Reap’s economy which is primarily dependent on tourism. This lab will enable youth to use computers, PEPY developed ICT training materials, and online courses on their terms, for them to diversify their skills and qualify for more positions both online and in Cambodia.
Our Recent Blog Posts & Stories
Since May 3rd the PEPY team, especially our English Learning Project (ELP) Teacher, Soury, has had the pleasure of working with Tommy. Tommy is PEPY’s first long-term volunteer since the pandemic, arriving in Cambodia after working as a teacher in Myanmar. He is originally from New York and has over …
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In early 2022, there was a lot of uncertainty in the air. COVID restrictions started to be lifted in many countries while many Cambodians were worried that Omicron, the new COVID variant, would mean more extended lockdowns and school closures in Cambodia. Fortunately, over 84% of Cambodians are fully vaccinated …
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The PEPY family has worked under the leadership of many talented directors since our official emergence in 2007. Khouth Sochampawatd, who took over as Executive Director in February 2021, has certainly been no exception! In just one year, we have seen tremendous growth in our programs, local partnerships, and team …
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