Contribution aims to bolster socio-economic growth, enhance community well-being, and improve access to education and healthcare through strategic investment in critical infrastructure
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia, 18 September 2024 — Neak Oknha Chen Zhi, Chairman of Prince Holding Group, through Prince Foundation, has donated $1 million to Cambodia’s newly established “Foundation for Border Infrastructure Development” fund, reaffirming Prince Foundation’s mission of empowering communities and advancing Cambodia’s development. This contribution underscores the foundation’s commitment to promoting education, community well-being and healthcare access in underserved areas by addressing critical infrastructure needs at Cambodia’s borders.
Through this donation, Prince Foundation supports national socio-economic growth and emphasizes its holistic approach to community development. By improving these infrastructures, the foundation is committed to bridge the gaps in education. This is achieved through improving access to schools in remote areas, enhancing healthcare services through better connectivity and fostering economic opportunities that uplift border communities.
The fund, initiated by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, focuses on developing key infrastructure along Cambodia’s borders, particularly the construction of a strategic border ring road. This initiative aligns with national priorities of peace, territorial integrity and sustainable development while playing a vital role in empowering communities by ensuring they benefit from improved access to essential services and opportunities.
In a letter of appreciation, Prime Minister Hun Manet expressed gratitude to Chen for the $1 million contribution, recognizing it as a patriotic gesture that promotes national unity, peace and sovereignty. The prime minister also highlighted the far-reaching impact this investment will have on Cambodia’s border regions, driving both immediate and long-term improvements in quality of life.
“This contribution to the ‘Foundation for Border Infrastructure Development’ fund reflects our Chairman Chen Zhi’s and Prince Foundation’s long-standing commitment to building stronger, more resilient communities,” said Gabriel Tan, Chief Communications Officer for Prince Group. “By supporting Cambodia’s sustainable development and national unity, we are making a meaningful impact on the ground, guided by our mission to advance education, community outreach and healthcare access.”
With this donation, Prince Foundation continues to prioritize initiatives that promote economic prosperity, national unity and community development. The contribution is a testament to the foundation’s dedication to Cambodia’s future, ensuring that development reaches all corners of the country in a sustainable and meaningful way.
The fund has garnered widespread support from both public and private sectors, underscoring a collective effort to strengthen Cambodia’s border regions and enhance the well-being of communities across the nation.
As the philanthropic arm of Prince Holding Group, Prince Foundation remains committed to making significant contributions to national development, particularly in community empowerment, education and healthcare, ensuring that the benefits of progress and prosperity extend to every part of Cambodia, especially underserved areas.
For further enquiries of Prince Group, please contact:
Ms. Johanna Legarta
Public Relations Manager
Email: johanna.legarta@princefoundation.com