Rising school drop-out rates among boys a growing worry in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH (Phnom Penh Post/ANN): In a tale of hope and resilience, Scott Neeson, the founder and executive director of the Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF), stands as a beacon of change for disadvantaged children in Cambodia’s Stung Meanchey community. Neeson, once a Hollywood mogul, has dedicated his life to the transformation of these children’s lives, driven by a belief in the power of education.

At the heart of CCF’s mission is an unwavering focus on education. Neeson’s vision is to empower children with knowledge and learning, equipping them with the tools to break free from the cycles of poverty and establish brighter futures. “Currently, the CCF Program supports a total of 1,807 students, of which 689 are boys. However, there is growing concern about the high dropout rate among boys compared to girls in the community,” said Neeson.

In 2022 alone, the dropout rate among boys in the CCF programme was a concerning 12.13 per cent, with 99 boys leaving their studies.
This starkly contrasts with the girls’ dropout rate of 8.52 per cent, underscoring the pressing need to understand and address the factors behind this higher dropout rate among boys.

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