Hello Pledges Support for SSEAYP Cambodians

Written by DAP NEWS -- Friday, 23 October 2009

(Posted by CAAI News Media)

Hello, a leading Cambodian mobile phone telecoms provider, offered financial support to the 29 young Cambodians selected to participate in the Southeast Asian Youth Progr-amme (SSEAYP) 2009, according a statement yesterday.

A well-known and respected inter national youth exchange programme, SSEAYP gathers outstanding young people from Japan and 10 ASEAN countries to travel aboard a cruise ship and exchange ideas on how ASEAN youth can help solve important issues and problems.

“The key to Cambodia’s future is its youth and SSEAYP offers a significant opportunity for these talented Cambodians to broaden their horizons,” said Gary Foo, Hello brand manager. “We are extremely pleased to be able to assist them as they prepare to embark on this journey of learning.” Hello’s contribution will help to cover the expenses of the programme, which will run from October 27 to December 17, 2009. After a rigorous selection process that included a series of examinations administered by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, a group of 29 students from various universities in Phnom Penh emerged as the deserving few to take part in the SSEAYP. Their study tour will take them to Japan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Brunei. Throughout the journey, the students will participate in activities and discussions aimed at expanding their knowledge, enhancing leadership skills and strengthening international cooperation.

Tim Vireak, a senior at Norton University and one of the 29 Cambo- dian participants, said that he is preparing for the departure by consis- tently reading both local and international newspapers and jotting down ideas and questions. “I’m keeping abreast of current issues here in Camb- odia. Whether it’s cultural, social or economic topics, I am doing as much research as I can because I want to contribute substantial points when these points come up for discussion.”

“The experiences and network that these young Cambodians will gather from the SSEAYP will be invaluable,” states Nith Bunlay, Nati- onal Leader of Cambodian Contingent.