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
Nat Sonai: Opening Doors to New Opportunities Through Education
“FLC gave me opportunities I never thought I would have. It helped me gain real work experience, discover my potential, and gave me the confidence to believe that every new challenge is an opportunity to build a better future.”
ICT & Digital Education, Youth Empowerment & Skills
Case Study
Chom Phanith: Building Skills and Confidence for a Successful Career
Free English, computer, and soft skills training at FLC helped Chom Phannit prepare for professional life. He gained confidence in public speaking and a clearer understanding of the workplace, while continuing to improve his teaching and communication skills.
ICT & Digital Education, Youth Empowerment & Skills
Case Study
Heak Ratha: Building Confidence for a Successful Career
“Before joining FLC, I wasn’t confident enough to apply for jobs because I lacked practical skills. Today, I have the confidence to prepare my own job application, use computer skills effectively, and pursue career opportunities without fear. FLC gave me the courage to take the first step toward my future.”
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.