Fact Sheet
A snapshot of who KAPE is, what we do, and why we are a trusted partner in education reform.
Kampuchea Action to Promote Education (KAPE) is Cambodia's largest and longest-serving local non-governmental organisation specialising in the education sector. Established in 1999, KAPE works closely with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), international donors, and local communities to drive systemic education reform and improve learning outcomes across the country.
Organisational Overview
Founded: 1999
Headquarters: Kampong Cham Town, Cambodia
Primary focus: Access, quality, and equity in education
Core approach: Systemic partnerships with MoEYS, innovation, and evidence-based interventions
Areas of Expertise & Specialisation
New Generation Schools & Charter Development
Leading the implementation of Cambodia's premier public charter school model to modernise secondary education.
Digital Education & Educational Technology
Pioneer in introducing ICT tools, software, and AI educational integration to classrooms.
Early Grade Reading
Developing specialised curricula, teacher-training modules, and teaching-learning materials to solidify primary literacy.
STEM Advancement
Vocational scholarships, infrastructure support for science labs, and promoting science, technology, engineering and maths pathways.
Inclusive Education & Community Engagement
Ensuring marginalised children, low-income families and vulnerable youth have equitable access to safe learning spaces.
Key Success Factors & Strengths
Sustained Government Collaboration
Rather than working outside the public framework, KAPE designs programmes meant to explicitly align with and influence national education policy.
Commitment to Accountability
Strong institutional governance and transparency make KAPE a trusted partner for major international donor agencies.
Empowerment of Local Leadership
Deep focus on strengthening school-system governance, teacher capacity, and school-director leadership for long-term sustainability.