Background
On 16 March 2026 at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) in Phnom Penh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, Hang Chuon Naron, received a delegation from FH Cambodia (Food for the Hungry Cambodia). The delegation was led by Mark Viso, Chief Executive Officer of FH Cambodia based in the United States, and Pin Tit Veasna, Country Director of FH Cambodia, with participation from MoEYS leaders and relevant officials. The meeting focused on expressions of courtesy and a work discussion on promoting education for children in FH Cambodia’s target areas.
Scope of Application
The cooperation discussed in the meeting concerns basic education support in selected districts of Siem Reap and Oddar Meanchey provinces. FH Cambodia is implementing education-related projects in five districts and towns — Puok, Chong Kal, Trapeang Prasat, Banteay Ampil and Samraong — covering 232 target schools. Activities involve collaboration with the Provincial Departments of Education in Siem Reap and Oddar Meanchey and school-level management structures.
Key Provisions or Decisions
During the meeting, FH Cambodia representatives expressed appreciation to MoEYS for its cooperation on all education sector projects implemented by the organization. They highlighted FH Cambodia’s mission and its current operations in Siem Reap and Oddar Meanchey, supporting 232 target schools in the identified districts.
FH Cambodia outlined key project components implemented in cooperation with provincial education departments, including:
- Digital libraries: Establishing and rehabilitating libraries in target schools and integrating digital technology to enable students to access a wide range of learning materials.
- Early grade reading: Supporting teachers to use new teaching methods to help students in grades 1 to 3 learn to read and write more effectively.
In addition, FH Cambodia has organized training courses in collaboration with MoEYS officials on school management and the preparation of School Development Plans, with the aim of strengthening school ownership and leadership in their development.
In response, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport commended and thanked FH Cambodia for its continued support to Cambodia’s education sector over many years. He also highlighted progress in early childhood and basic education, emphasizing the importance of strengthening foundational knowledge from primary level, including through the types of initiatives presented.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The meeting records continued cooperation between MoEYS and an international non-governmental organization on initiatives targeting foundational education quality and school management in specific provinces. While no new regulatory instruments or binding compliance measures were announced, the projects described point to ongoing ministry-endorsed approaches in areas such as digital learning resources, early grade reading methodologies, and school development planning. Stakeholders working with schools or education programs in the relevant provinces may wish to align with these MoEYS-supported practices and coordination channels when designing or implementing education-related activities.
Official Source
The information is based on an official communication published by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) on its verified Facebook page.
