Thinking as the Foundation; AI as the Assistant

As the technical and implementing partner of the "Digital Skills Learning Program," the Tech for Kids Academy team is honored to have completed a meaningful mission by co-organizing and implementing a three-day Digital Master Teacher training session (Training of Trainers) from January 29th to 31st, 2026. This initiative serves to prepare nineteen new target school locations across fourteen provinces for the 2025-2026 academic year.

We are pleased to announce that Tech for Kids Academy has officially joined NVIDIA Inception program.

Tech for Kids Academy (TKA) has been officially selected as a participant in the E-DISC Innovate Bridge Programme 2026, led by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) in collaboration with JETRO and SusHi Tech Tokyo.

In the era of digital transformation, training youth to become "tech creators" is a primary mission for human resource development in Cambodia. Last Wednesday afternoon, the "Online Orientation Session" of the Technovation Girls Cambodia x Future Digital Talents (TCxFDT) program was organized with a large turnout, featuring participation from leaders of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, teachers, and over 150 students filled with energy and hope.

Tech for Kids Academy (TKA) is pleased to announce that our Founding CEO, Lydet PIDOR, has been selected as a Catalyst Fellow of the EdSafe AI Alliance. This selection places TKA within a global network dedicated to advancing the safe, ethical, and responsible application of artificial intelligence in education.

In the context of rapid technological advancement, digital literacy has become a foundational pillar for student development. However, the lack of digital devices in rural areas remains a persistent challenge requiring sustainable and collaborative solutions. To address this strategically, the "Computer of Change" campaign—an initiative by Tech For Kids Academy—has emerged as a powerful force in transforming surplus resources into equitable educational opportunities.

In an era where technology is reshaping the world at an unprecedented pace, what is the most critical foundation for our youth? During a recent high-level panel on "Digital Citizenship: Building Inclusive Societies through Education and Skills," Lydet PIDOR, CEO and Founder of Tech for Kids Academy (TKA), shared visionary insights on preparing Cambodia for the demands of the 21st century.

In the context of digital transformation, equipping young people with technological capabilities is a crucial foundation for national development. The Technovation Girls Cambodia x Future Digital Talents program is organized annually to provide a platform that enables Cambodian youth to learn, showcase their abilities, and develop solutions to community challenges through technology and entrepreneurship.

In the remote areas of Cambodia, many students face one of life's most difficult decisions: the choice between "continuing their education" and "dropping out" due to a lack of family resources. To address this, since November, the teams from Tech for Kids Academy and the PEACH Foundation (USA) have been on a joint mission in Siem Reap to bring hope and new educational opportunities to these students.

After showcasing impressive talent and creativity among 100 students at the Young Founders Summit Phnom Penh held on November 2, 2025, 9 outstanding youths have been officially selected to continue their mission at the Bootcamp in Singapore, starting from December 18, 2025.

Tech for Kids Academy and Education & Future Abroad today announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming how Cambodian students access global education and career opportunities. Together, the two organizations are building a clear, supported pathway that connects early STEM and innovation learning directly with real overseas exposure, international programs, and long-term career preparation.

Tech for Kids Academy and Toptimize today announced a strategic partnership designed to close one of the most persistent gaps in the development landscape of Cambodia. This is the divide between classroom learning and real-world business application. Together, the two organizations are launching a unified mission to ensure that young people not only learn future-ready skills but also understand how to apply those skills in real enterprises, industries, and entrepreneurial environments.

Tech for Kids Academy today announces a strategic partnership with Girls Got Game to launch a specialized game development program for girls and non-binary youth ages 13–18. Together, the two organizations are combining resources to build a direct pathway for young women in Southeast Asia to enter the technology sector.

On December 02, 2025, the National Technical Training Institute (NTTI) became a platform for over 150 creative and tech-savvy youths to demonstrate their capabilities at the “Code Club Showcase & Coding Challenge Day.”

On November 2nd, 2025, the atmosphere at AUPP High School, Foxcroft Academy was filled with energy, creativity, and a spirit of innovation. This was the scene of the Young Founders Summit Phnom Penh 2025, a program that brought together over 120 promising young individuals aged 15 to 20 from various high schools and universities to embark on a remarkable entrepreneurial experience.

The world we live in is changing rapidly, and artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the main driving forces behind this transformation. From the way we work and study to the way we play and entertain ourselves, AI has become and continues to be a part of our daily lives. Amidst this fast-paced evolution, an important question arises for all of us—students, parents, and leaders alike: how can we prepare ourselves to build our future alongside this technology?

The "Girl in STEM Design Thinking" 2025 event, an initiative of KPMG Cambodia and co-organized by Tech for Kids Academy, proceeded smoothly and concluded with remarkable success on October 25, 2025, at KPMG Cambodia. The event brought together 40 outstanding youths who actively showcased their abilities under the careful attention and detailed guidance of the judging committee, experts, and the organizing team.

The Final Pitch competition of the IP & TechPreneur Award 2025 was held successfully on August 23, 2025, at Khmer Enterprise. This meaningful event proceeded under the high presidency of H.E. Soun Vichea, Advisor of the Ministry of Commerce and Director of the Department of Intellectual Property, with virtual participation from Ms. Yanning ZHANG, Representative of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Mrs. Heang Omouy, CEO of ADITI Academy, as well as the in-person participation of leaders from the ministries, partners, the committee, guardians, and a large public audience.

In this national competition event, attendees will see firsthand the commitment, hard work, and amazing capability of students from Phnom Penh City and various provinces across the country. The 15 amazing technology projects, which are the practical achievements, learning, and creativity throughout the entire training period, by these excellent student teams, will be presented. Each project not only reflects technical talent, technology skills, and deep understanding of social problems, but also shows their ability to create practical and positive change for the community through technology.

Kid-KATHON 2025, a two-day training and competition program, officially concluded with great success over the weekend. Initiated by Tech for Kids Academy, the program opened a wide opportunity for students nationwide. This year, we gathered Grade 7 to Grade 9 students from both public and private schools across Phnom Penh, offering them a platform to develop technology-based solutions for social issues aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Like many other living beings, bees existed for a reason - or you can say many reasons. Those significant importance make this pollinator very well known for its reputation among many areas ranging from environment, medical, household usage, economy, to food chains and much more.

A pioneering project aims to stamp out educational inequality by providing laptops to poor students as Cambodia embraces the Industry 4.0 digital revolution.

From household supplies to customer service, Plastic Consumption has been integral to our daily occurrence; however, we as consumers somehow find it extremely difficult and perplexing to identify which types of plastic should be recycled, reused, or avoided. In regards to your concern, this is definitely you should read for today.

There is a concept that states, “It is not a waste until it is wasted.” On daily basis, people dispose functional items, ranging from daily necessities (food, water, furniture…) to leisure items (toys, fashions, phone…), which can be beneficially utilized by other people in needs; some people in the society make livings out of ‘trash’ that we no longer see value in.

Noise pollution is the 2nd largest environmental cause of global health problems. This is an underrated and inattentive sort of pollution that nobody commonly puts it on the pedestal when it comes to the world’s pollution while its adversity is boundlessly contagious in every aspect of our daily occurrence. These are some facts unraveled by scientists that would potentially shift the direction of what you think about Noise Pollution.

What does failure feel like to you? Does failing mean your world stop spinning? People have different reactions towards failure; we cope with it differently. This short article will illustrate to audience a glimpse of perspective from the writer's point of view + personal anecdote regarding failure.

Regardless of how technology has become intrinsically advanced in our everyday lives, the social problems still remain the most acute issue that we need someone to tackle and that “someone” is the youth. Youth is the backbone of society and their exposure to volunteerism can display a radical change and undeniable impact for their community vitality. Here are some benefits that can be found in volunteerism.

As the virus continues to spread and lockdowns keep on reoccurring during this pandemic crisis, remote learning is here to stay. Unfortunately, poverty has become the obstructing wall between students and education, and the rope that tied them from continuing their educational journey.

With this year's initiative, Tech for Kids Breakthrough has successfully guided 6 Cambodian students to produce a 3-minute video explaining the scientific theory in the most imaginative and inspiring way that they can. Owing to that, take a look at what's behind that 180-second journey.