J Trust Royal Bank successfully held the “Financial Literacy Day” on 22–23 November 2025, delivering a series of educational activities in Phnom Penh and four provinces as part of our ongoing commitment to expanding financial education for underprivileged youth. 

The initiative reinforces the Bank’s Corporate Social Responsibility mission, “Uplifting Literacy for the Growth of Cambodia,” and aims to strengthen financial knowledge while empowering communities toward long-term sustainable development. The program also included community engagement activities, including the donation of school materials.

On 22 November, provincial branches conducted simultaneous Financial Literacy Sharing sessions and distributed study materials to 459 students and teachers across selected schools and organisations:

  • 215 participations at Stepping Stones Cambodia Organization, Siem Reap
  • 106 participations at Kampong Trang Elementary School, Battambang
  • 74 participations at M’Lop Tapang Organization, Sihanoukville
  • 64 participations at the Orphanage Center of Kampong Cham, Kampong Cham

These sessions introduced younger students to foundational financial concepts such as saving, identifying needs versus wants, and building early financial habits that support lifelong learning.

On 23 November, our volunteer in Phnom Penh delivered Financial Literacy Sharing sessions for a total of 90 beneficiaries from two organizations:

  • 74 students from Passerelles Numériques Cambodia (PNC) at PNC office
  • 16 female university students from Education First Cambodia (EFC) at JTRB Head Office

University-level participants engaged in broader, more advanced topics including the importance of financial literacy, what it involves, and why it matters, core components of FinLit include earning, saving, spending, borrowing, and protecting, as well as Digital FinLit and banking services and products they may need. The session aimed to share tips and techniques with participants on effective budgeting, short- and long-term financial planning, practical saving habits, responsible debt management, and the safe use of modern digital financial tools and the safe and effective use of banking products and services for their everyday needs.

Learning Beyond the Classroom
In parallel with the financial literacy sessions, J Trust Royal Bank organized a staff-and-family educational visit to the Preah Srey Içanavarman Museum of Economy and Money (SOSORO). Participants explored interactive exhibits tracing the evolution of Cambodia’s monetary system and its deep connection to the nation’s economic and political history.

Empowering Communities Through Knowledge
Across all locations, participants gained practical financial skills designed to support their personal development and help them make informed financial decisions. The Bank also encouraged attendees to share the knowledge gained with their families and communities, reinforcing the ripple effect of financial empowerment.

Through initiatives like Financial Literacy Day, J Trust Royal Bank continues to invest in Cambodia’s youth and communities—advancing financial literacy, supporting educational development, and contributing to a more financially resilient society.