Phnom Penh: Over 40 Cambodians with disabilities have received training in Digital Literacy. The training was funded by the United States Agency for International Development, as well as US-based “Development Alternatives”. It was organized by the Agile Development Group, in partnership with Cambodia’s Disability Action Council. Its Secretary-General, Em Chan Makara, says the training equips people with disabilities with the skills and confidence they need to work in the digital sector.

Despite the Covid-19 situation in Cambodia, government and other sectors have made sure that people with disabilities continue to receive attention, with the motto, “no one should be left behind.” On Thursday, 41 people with disabilities received their certificates in Digital Literacy. Secretary-General of the Disability Action Council, Em Chan Makara, highlighted just how important this training has been:

“Having the skills and confidence to participate in digital systems is very important for people with disabilities, especially women. I would like to encourage civil society, development partners, self-help groups, as well as all national and international NGOs, to continue to cooperate more constructively, to discuss and find solutions to challenges. Progress and sustainability of the disability sector, in particular, increasing the skills of people with disabilities when it comes to digital systems and the creation of decent employment opportunities, are needed in order to achieve the long-term development goals of the Royal Government of Cambodia.”

USAID representative, Adriana Harvey, says the skills, knowledge and experience gained from the training will help people with disabilities succeed in a digitalized world. She says she hopes that the training will be a start for these people to pursue their dreams.