Cambodian Children’s Fund (CCF) and AIA Cambodia have joined forces to create new opportunities for Cambodian youth through a strategic partnership providing scholarships, sports training, and career development programs.
The partnership, announced at a MOU signing ceremony held on January 30th at CCF’s high school, the Neeson Cripps Academy, will be effective from January 1st.
AIA Cambodia, part of Asia's largest life insurer group, will offer a range of initiatives to support CCF’s mission of providing education and development opportunities to underprivileged children living in Steung Meanchey, Phnom Penh.
As part of this partnership, AIA Cambodia will offer university scholarships. They will sponsor four university students with fees and other expenses, including a stipend for living costs. Two students will be selected in 2024, and two more in 2025. CCF will choose the students.
The total cost of the scholarships will be $41,200. The scholarships will have a huge impact on Cambodian Children’s Fund students and be beneficial for their long-term prospects and brighter future.
In addition to the scholarships, AIA Cambodia will host a fundraising month for CCF as part of its CSR initiatives. This will involve AIA business partners and associates.
AIA Cambodia will also host CCF students once per year of a Healthy Development program that includes sports training, and Career Development with talks and advice on accessing pathways to different careers.
AIA's commitment to Cambodian youth aligns strongly with our mission
“We're thrilled to enter this partnership with AIA(Cambodia). They have a culture and values similar to CCF's, and their commitment to Cambodian youth aligns strongly with our mission," said Scott Neeson, Founder and Executive Director of CCF.
Jane Tay, CEO of AIA Cambodia, said, “We are excited to partner with Cambodian Children’s Fund to support youth education and development in Cambodia. At AIA, we believe in empowering young people to reach their full potential, and this partnership is a meaningful step towards achieving that goal.”
It is hoped the partnership will mark the beginning of a long and fruitful collaboration between AIA Cambodia and Cambodian Children’s Fund, to create new opportunities for young people in Cambodia to achieve their dreams.
