UNICEF Innovation 163d ago

In the first global UNICEF Game Jam, four of the seven award categories were won by Cambodian teams — a remarkable achievement that underscores the country’s momentum. Cambodia is one of the eight countries participating in the UNICEF Game Changers Coalition, a programme that helps young people develop STEAM skills through game creation. With strong leadership from the Ministry of Youth, Education and Sport, and support from UNICEF Cambodia, annual game jams now draw hundreds of young participants in the country, with a special focus on equipping girls with tech skills. At the recent National Game Jam held in Phnom Penh, more than 600 students aged 10 to 18, representing 14 schools from 11 provinces and with girls accounting for over 65 per cent of participants, presented and pitched video games they had developed. Government support has helped the national game jam grow into a gateway for hundreds of young people to test ideas, build skills, and imagine new futures. Learn more: https://www.unicef.org/innovation/stories/class-game-champs