ABOUT OUR CASE STUDIES
More Than a Success Story
A PKO case study looks closely at a specific person, group, school, community, intervention or implementation experience. Unlike a short success story, it should explain the starting situation, what PKO and its partners did, what evidence shows, what challenges remained and what can be learned from the experience. Case studies do not need to show perfect results. A useful case study may document progress, limitations, unexpected results or lessons that can improve future programming.
Case Study Library
Saroeun Vichheka: Finding Direction and Confidence for a Better Future
FLC helped Saroeun Vichheka develop computer and soft skills, prepare job applications, and practise interviews. She gained confidence, clearer career goals, and stronger financial management, while continuing to balance her internship and FLC classes.
ICT & Digital Education, Youth Empowerment & Skills
Hou Heng: From the Edge of Dropping Out to Building a Promising Future
When financial pressures threatened his university studies, Houn Heng received free skills training and employment support through FLC. He secured stable employment, became more confident, and can now support himself while continuing his education.
ICT & Digital Education, Youth Empowerment & Skills
Arth Sophavann: Rediscovering Purpose Through Education and Support
Arth Sophavann regained confidence and direction through FLC training, learning materials, mentorship, and internship opportunities. She developed critical thinking and a clearer career vision, while remaining concerned about future university tuition and her family finances.
ICT & Digital Education, Youth Empowerment & Skills
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Learning Across PKO's Areas of Work
Education & Inclusive Learning
Case studies on literacy, learning, teacher practice, inclusive education and school development.
Youth, Skills & Scholarships
Case studies on youth development, leadership, scholarships and pathways to education and opportunity.
Digital Learning & Future Skills
Case studies on ICT education, digital skills, teacher capacity and technology-supported learning.
Community Resilience & Livelihoods
Case studies on community development, resilience, livelihoods and locally led action.
OUR METHOD
From Experience to Verified Learning
Identify
Select an experience that can provide useful evidence or learning.
Collect
Gather interviews, project records, assessments, photos and other available information.
Verify
Cross-check important facts, dates, figures and claims against available evidence.
Protect
Review consent, privacy, safeguarding and public-use considerations.
Analyses
Identify the change, remaining challenges, lessons and implications.
Approve & Publish
Complete project, communications and management review before publication.
GO DEEPER
Connect Stories With Reports and Evaluations
Case studies provide detailed examples of individual or local experiences. For a broader understanding of a project or program, they should be read alongside monitoring data, assessments, evaluations and project reports.
EXPLORE PKO'S WORK
Explore our programs, impact evidence and publications to see how individual case studies connect with PKO's wider work.