\u2013 I lied to my parents that I was going to Siem Reap for work, Sokna said.<\/p>\n
Sokna did not dare to tell her parents of her study, however, she only tells her parents that she is working in a factory. In fact, she is studying information technology in the city. A friend later revealed the secret to Sokna’s parents. In the end, Sokna’s parents gave her permission to continue her studies when she promised to send them money.<\/p>\n
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Sokna studied information technology and graphic desig in the capital city of Cambodia, Siem Reap.<\/p><\/div>\n
The Women’s Bank scholarship secured schooling<\/h3>\n
Sokna partially paid for her studies by working, and she received a partial scholarship through Women\u2019s Bank. With the help of the scholarship, she was able to continue her studies despite the outbreak of COVID-19, because of COVID-19 her workplace is stopped and without the scholarship her studies would have been in uncertainty of being interrupted.<\/p>\n
When the covid-19 situation eased, Sokna got a job as a waiter in a restaurant and she was able to save money for her own computer, which made studying easier.<\/p>\n
Sokna got herself an internship position, where she was able to do graphic design. Fortunately for her, the company needed a full-time employee, so after completing her final exam, she has been working as a paid employee at her former place of internship.<\/p>\n
\u2013 I am really proud of myself that I studied hard and now I have a job, Sokna says happily.<\/p>\n
\u2013 I want to inspire others with the fact that women can also work in the ICT field like men, states the brave young woman, Sokna.<\/p>\n
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Without Women\u00b4s Bank’s scholarship Sokna’s studies could have been interrupted.<\/p><\/div>\n
Education brought self-confidence<\/h3>\n
\u2013 I used to be a quiet country girl, but my life has changed a lot. Today I work in the ICT field and I have become sociable, and I enjoy talking with my friends, Sokna says with a smile.<\/p>\n
Sokna wants to continue her studies in information technology and complete a two-year bachelor’s degree. Her dream is also to one day establish her own company in the graphic design. Sokna could also imagine working as an IT teacher.<\/p>\n
\u2013 I want to inspire other young people and share my story with them. I have gone through a challenging path, but giving up has not been an option for me, Sokna added.<\/p>\n
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Sokna challenges the traditional roles for girls and wants to inspire others.<\/p><\/div>\n
Written: Paula Saastamoinen
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