MeasuringwhatMatters.
Beyond the numbers, our true impact is measured in trajectories changed. We believe in radical transparency and rigorous evaluation of every dollar spent and every life touched.
ReachingYouthAcrossCambodia.
From the capital to remote provinces, YAD builds pathways to education and opportunity for Cambodia's most vulnerable youth.
| Location | Students Reached | Programs | Key Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phnom Penh | 480 | Dormitory, Scholarship, Leadership | 94% university placement |
| Siem Reap | 120 | Community Schools | 340 children in English programs |
| Battambang | 85 | Porridge for Hope | 500+ meals served monthly |
| Kampong Cham | 58 | Community Schools | 3 active community schools |
JourneyofaStudent.
From rural discovery to career placement — every stage of the YAD pipeline is designed to maximize each student's potential. Scroll to follow the journey.
Discovery
YAD scouts identify promising youth in remote provinces and urban slum communities.
Selection
Rigorous interview process ensuring youth with highest potential and need are chosen.
Safe Housing
Students receive safe dormitory housing with meals, utilities, and a supportive community.
Full Scholarship
Complete tuition coverage at partnered universities, removing all financial barriers.
Mentorship
1-on-1 pairing with working professionals for career guidance and life skills.
Graduation & Career
University completion with career placement support and alumni network access.
| Stage | Title | Description | Key Stat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Discovery | YAD scouts identify promising youth in remote provinces and urban slum communities. | 25 provinces reached |
| 2 | Selection | Rigorous interview process ensuring youth with highest potential and need are chosen. | 200+ applicants annually |
| 3 | Safe Housing | Students receive safe dormitory housing with meals, utilities, and a supportive community. | $42 per month per student |
| 4 | Full Scholarship | Complete tuition coverage at partnered universities, removing all financial barriers. | $847 per year per student |
| 5 | Mentorship | 1-on-1 pairing with working professionals for career guidance and life skills. | 1:1 mentor ratio |
| 6 | Graduation & Career | University completion with career placement support and alumni network access. | 94% career placement rate |
See What Your Donation Funds
Move the slider or type an amount to see exactly how your contribution transforms lives.
Your $42 covers:
One month of safe dormitory housing
Safe shelter, meals, utilities, and a supportive community for one student for an entire month.
VoicesofImpact
Meet the young changemakers turning potential into reality. These are unfiltered stories from the frontlines of development in Cambodia.
Sophea's Journey: Leading the Tech Workshop
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By Elena Rostova • 5 min read
Coding the Future in Rural Provinces
A new curriculum designed by alumni is bringing advanced digital skills to areas previously disconnected from the tech economy.
Slum Schools See Record Attendance
How combining nutrition programs with education is breaking the cycle of child labor in urban slums.