Passerelles Numeriques
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to unlock the potential of underprivileged youth by empowering them with innovative education in key digital and soft employability skills. PN’s objective is that at least 90% of our students can: become professionally successful and break the cycle of poverty.
About This Cause
Passerelles numériques (PN) started its activities in 2005 in Phnom Penh (Cambodia), then developed in Cebu (Philippines) in 2009, then in Da Nang (Vietnam) in 2010. In 2021, we opened a center in Madagascar - only 13% of young people have access to higher education. The low level of education, the lack of visibility and understanding of career choices are all obstacles to accessing professional opportunities. Convinced that a successful professional integration allows a lasting escape from poverty, PN offers a digital training course of 2 to 3 years to young people from very disadvantaged backgrounds whose families cannot bear the cost of higher education. The IT sector, which is very dynamic in these countries, is a strong job creator. PN therefore prepares for careers as computer technicians. Since 2005, more than 2,300 young people have been trained and more than 90% of them have obtained a job within three months of their graduation. We also support students on social and human levels: accommodation, health, personal development, community life, assistance with the transition to professional life. Equal access = equal opportunity. 51% of our graduates are young women. After studying at PNC for almost a half year, I have noticed that I have changed my mindset. My dreams got bigger. "After graduating from PNC, I would love to continue my studying as well as working to gain more experience at the same time. And I also dream to contribute what I have learned from PN Cambodia and University into my community as well. I have no doubt that PN is the right place to change underprivileged youths’ lives to be better." Chhim Sopheak, 20 years old. PNC class 2023 "Having the chance to learn programming, English, and soft skills at PN Vietnam has helped me to secure a stable job in the IT industry and ensure a better life for my family and loved ones. During the 5 years of working, I have helped my mother pay off bank debts, pay for medical expenses for my whole family, rebuild our house, and support school fees for my cousins. In addition, every month, I also deduct 1-3% of my income or more to do charity work, helping the elderly in difficult circumstances in my hometown’s mountainous area. I can say that PNV has given me the opportunity to transform myself, have a happier life, and become a useful person for society." Ka Phu T.Y., PNV alumni 2016, front-end developer at an American IT company in Ho-Chi-Minh.