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In Cambodia, where the digital economy is rapidly expanding, teachers hold the key to unlocking the potential of the next generation. The Digital Literacy Initiative (DLI), funded by The Dariu Foundation (TDF) and implemented by Swisscontact, is making sure they’re ready.
The Digital Literacy Initiative (DLI) conducted the Training of Trainers (ToT) on Code Club and Coding with Micro:bit to enhance teachers' capacity to deliver digital literacy education and promote coding skills among Cambodian youth. The training successfully prepares teachers to drive digital innovation in the schools.
From 21 to 25 March, 52 teachers (including 13 women) from four high schools and four technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions gathered at National Technical Training Institute (NTTI) in Phnom Penh. They weren’t just learning to code - they were learning to lead. Through the Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop led by master trainers from Tech for Kids Academy, supported by teachers from New Generation School (Preah Sisowath and Preah Yukunthor high schools) and the Directorate General of Technical Education and Vocational Training (DGTVET), these teachers gained the skills and resources to deliver coding programmes such as Coding with Micro:bit, and to establish Code Clubs in their schools.
Swisscontact’s mission is based on empowering local actors to create systemic change. By focusing on building the capacity of teachers, DLI ensures that knowledge doesn’t stop with one workshop; it multiplies. Teachers like Ly Kimleng, an ICT trainer from the Regional Polytechnic Institute Techo Sen Battambang (RPITSB), expressed how the training had boosted their confidence:
The March 2025 training builds on the success of DLI’s previous ToTs, which reached 58 teachers in 2024 through its Basic Coding with Scratch programme. Now, by integrating both high school and TVET teachers, DLI is scaling its impact across the Cambodian education system.
During the five-day training, teachers engaged in hands-on Micro:bit programming, explored IoT principles, and practiced building interactive applications using sensors. More than just learning tools, they learned how to inspire creativity, incourage problem-solving, and foster curiosity in their students.
With Swisscontact’s support, these educators are now able to set up Code Clubs and implement the Coding with Micro:bit curriculum in their institutions. And they’re not alone - the DLI project continues to provide mentoring, technical support, and a vibrant community of practice to ensure their success.
Investing in teachers creates a ripple effect that reaches entire classrooms, schools, and communities. It’s a scalable, sustainable strategy that equips young people with the digital skills they need to thrive in the modern economy - and contributes directly to Cambodia’s long-term development.
Through the DLI, Swisscontact isn’t just bridging the digital divide; it’s helping to shape a generation of Cambodian youth ready to lead in a digital world.