Girls from one of the most impoverished communities in Cambodia are being empowered to study STEM subjects and access internship opportunities, thanks to a partnership with Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) and Wing Bank.
Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc, one of Cambodia’s fastest-growing digital banks, has given $72,807 to sponsor a STEM Education Program for Girls at CCF’s Tomorrow Academy secondary school in Steung Meanchey.
Around 138 of Cambodia’s most vulnerable children currently study full-time at Tomorrow Academy, 88 of which are girls.
With Wing Bank’s generous support, these girls can study STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) subjects, on a pathway to careers in these fields.
Wing’s funding will buy 33 laptops for Tomorrow Academy students.
In addition, 10 CCF university students will be offered internships with Wing Back annually, along with financial support during the three-year partnership.
Girls in Cambodia are still underrepresented in science and technology industries.
CCF is excited to work with partners like Wing Bank to champion the development of STEM opportunities for girls in the country, creating an enlightened generation equipped with the skills to instigate change.
We are enormously grateful for Wing Bank’s investment in educating girls and young women. This generous gift clears the barriers for our girls seeking higher education, especially those with career ambitions in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects
With Cambodia undergoing a technological and digital transformation, the need for a new workforce skilled in STEM subjects has been created.
The study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is acknowledged as critical to tackling the greatest challenges in the world today, such as improving health and ensuring a sustainable environment.
Wing Bank has revolutionized how Cambodians access financial services, using digital solutions to improve the daily lives of every Cambodian.
As one of Cambodia's most trusted financial institutions, partnering with CCF, which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, was a natural fit.
The partnership enables both to make a difference in developing Cambodia’s growth and tomorrow’s young Cambodian leaders.
At Wing Bank, we believe in the transformative power of education. This partnership is more than just an investment in education; it is an investment in the future of Cambodia.
