On location in Stung Treng – Filming a case study for UNICEF’s Generation Future Programme

It’s always good to get out of Phnom Penh on assignment and working as an NGO videographer on an assignment for UNICEF was no exception.

 I’d made a video case study about Panha just as she started started a role as a team leader as part of the Code for Girls project.

It was always the plan to make a follow up video of Panha to see the progress she had made over the

Panha spoke about the new skills she had learnt. ‘Now, I can use code in my designs

to make all kinds of models,’ she said.

We also interviewed Lida, Panha’s IT teacher. She spoke about the progress Panha had made.

‘It makes me very happy to see Panha undergoing such a positive transformation. She has gone from a girl with basic typing skills to a girl who is confident in writing code,’ she said.

Panha also spoke about the training she had provided to her team members.

‘Over the past 6 months, I have trained my team members in STEM subjects. We’ve learned about using a 3D printer and coding,’ she said.

Chaily, one of Panha’s team members was very positive about the training Panha has given her.

‘Panha has helped to improve my drawing skills, and she’s improved my leadership

and teamworking skills,’ she said.

Panha has had to overcome difficulties to provide the best training she can.

‘Even though I’m a very shy person. My confidence has improved,’ she said.

Panha plans to set up a dedicated STEM room at her school and wants to study computer science at university. She has even inspired Chaily to pursue a university course in civil engineering.

I wish both Panha and Chaily the best of luck in the future. It’s important that increasing numbers of girls enter the STEM sector as they are currently underrepresented. Hopefully they can both continue to be role models and inspire other girls to pursue their goals.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any video projects you’d like to discuss.