via CAAI
Wednesday, 20 October 2010
Travel Indochina, Australia’s leading Asian travel specialists, has congratulated Cambodia’s Aki Ra with his naming as one of the Top Ten CNN Heroes for 2010.
Managing Director of Travel Indochina, Paul Hole, says Aki Ra’s life story is an inspiration to people around the world.
“The award is well deserved, and the Cambodian Landmine Museum established by Aki Ra in Siem Riep is a place all travellers to the country should visit,” says Paul.
CNN’s Hero awards are given annually to individuals nominated by viewers for their sacrifices and accomplishments.
“To be nominated by the public and selected as a finalist is a very special achievement. It’s an indication of the esteem in which Aki Ra is held for the valuable work he is doing in Cambodia.
“To come full circle from being recruited at the age of 10 as a child soldier planting landmines, to a man who is helping make his homeland a safer place by clearing landmines, is a testament to the character of Aki Ra. He is a remarkable individual.
“We are proud to support Aki Ra’s Landmine Museum by including a visit to the museum on most of our Cambodia itineraries,” says Paul.
Aki Ra and his team, the Cambodian Self Help Demining Organisation, have cleared about 50,000 landmines and unexploded weapons since 1993. The panel that selected Aki Ra and the other finalists included distinguished leaders and humanitarians such as Sir Richard Branson, Muhammad Ali, and renowned musician, Yo Yo Ma.
“We are encouraging travellers to vote for Aki Ra so his team can continue to make Cambodia a safer place. To vote, visit www.edition.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cnn.heroes/
For more information about Travel Indochina’s Responsible Travel itineraries, call 1300 365 355, or visit www.travelindochina.com.au.
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