WHY STORIES MATTER
Evidence Tells Us What Changed. Stories Help Us Understand What It Meant.
Project data can show participation, progress and results. Stories add another perspective by showing how people experienced an activity, what challenges they faced, what changed and what they learned. PKO uses stories to complement—not replace—monitoring, assessment and evaluation evidence. Stories should therefore remain grounded in real experiences, clearly connected to a project or program, and written in ways that respect the dignity, privacy and voice of the people involved.
FEATURED STORY
Case Study
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
Case Study
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
Case Study
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
EXPLORE BY PROGRAM
Stories Across Our Four Areas of Work
Education Support
Strengthening learning opportunities, literacy, inclusive education, teacher capacity and supportive school environments.
Youth, Skills & Scholarships
Supporting young people with leadership, life and employability skills while expanding access to education and scholarship opportunities.
Digital Learning & Future Skills
Helping students, young people and educators build practical digital capabilities and access technology-supported learning.
Community Resilience & Livelihoods
Working with communities to strengthen participation, resilience, livelihoods and locally driven responses to changing needs.
RESPONSIBLE STORYTELLING
Stories With Evidence, Consent and Respect
Grounded in Evidence
Claims about results should be supported by interviews, monitoring records, assessments, reports or other appropriate evidence.
Respectful Representation
People should be shown with dignity and agency rather than portrayed only through hardship or vulnerability.
Consent & Privacy
Personal information, quotations, images and identifying details should only be published when appropriate permission and safeguarding requirements have been addressed.
Honest About Change
Stories should describe what evidence supports and avoid exaggerating PKO’s contribution or presenting planned results as achievements.
See the Evidence Behind the Stories
Stories offer one perspective on PKO’s work. Explore our programs, projects, impact evidence and reports to understand the wider context behind each experience.