Fight poverty
with education

Empower underprivileged youths through innovative education in the digital and IT sector.

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21

years of social impact

3.265

Alumni from PN

92

% employed within 2 months

16.325

people lifted from poverty

What we do

Passerelles Numériques

Our mission is to unlock the potential of disadvantaged youth by giving them access to
education, and the means to acquire key skills in the digital sector.

Our Objectives

We believe that education is a powerful tool to fight poverty. Our goal is to help each student secure quality employment aligned with the local tech market, enabling their families to escape poverty sustainably.

We also aim to promote gender equality, with at least 50% of our students being girls.

Our Values

Solidarity

Trust

Respect

Responsibility

A fair & rigorous
selection process

Each year, the Passerelles Numériques selection team conducts a rigorous 4-step selection process across the 4 centers, working closely with local partners, high schools, community organizations, and local NGOs.

Holistic technical
& soft skills training

Passerelles Numériques has implemented an innovative and comprehensive training program in each of its centers, focused on long-term employability and aligned with market needs.

Professional development
& guidance to employment

Students receive comprehensive support that goes beyond acquiring essential job market skills. This includes guidance from industry professionals, internships with our partner companies, and personalized assistance to ensure a successful transition into employment.

Where we are

Our Organizations

Passerelles Numériques is a non-profit organization under French law, created in 2005,
registered to operate in Cambodia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Madagascar. Click to explore our centers!

Our Goals

Sustainable development

PN contributes to 6 of the 17 United Nations
Sustainable Development Goal.

No Poverty

Reaching marginalized youth is at the heart of our mission. To date, PN has produced more than 2,900 graduates students give back an average of 30% of their income to their families. Since 2006, 12,000 people have come out of poverty (graduates and their families).

Partnerships
For The Goals

PN works in close collaboration with local entities to ensure success for our students and assure local empowerment. That our programs align with regional goals as well as international rights for youth and families.

Reduced
Inequalities

Many of PN’s students are from ethnic minorities and marginalized populations. Our selection process assures that youth who have socio-economic barriers to education, have access to educational opportunities.

Decent work
& Economic Growth

Integrated into its program, an employment education path through the Professional Life Training course helps students find a real career in line with the local economy.

Gender
Equality

PN observes zero tolerance for discrimination and integrates a gender-centered approach in our centers and with our partners. More than 50% of PN students are women.

Quality
Education

PN offers, at no cost to the student, a holistic high-quality education that is tailored to the needs of the region's tech market and corresponds to 21st century skills standards.