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
Neang Sounanita: Transforming Challenges into Skills and Confidence
FLC helped Neang Sounanita access practical training in leadership, financial management, job searching, and CV writing. She became more confident, strengthened communication, and expanded her network. Balancing university, responsibilities, and continuous learning remains a priority.
ICT & Digital Education, Youth Empowerment & Skills
Case Study
Sith Bunsorng: From Learning by Habit to Learning with Purpose
Through FLC training in English, computer, and soft skills, Sith Bunsorng developed initiative and clearer goals. He moved from studying out of habit toward learning with purpose, while his family continues to face higher-education expenses.
ICT & Digital Education, Youth Empowerment & Skills
Case Study
Phann Samet: Strengthening Skills and Expanding Opportunities Through Education
Phann Samet received free English learning, computer training, research opportunities, and practical experiences through FLC. He strengthened his English, teamwork, and research skills and became more confident in his studies and future career preparation.
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.