Phnom Penh, March 13, 2025 – Sovannaphum Life Assurance Plc. remains committed to supporting and empowering women in Cambodia. As part of this commitment, the company proudly sponsored in Women Run 10K 2025, an annual event with this year theme “Run Forward for Women” to celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8). The run, which started from Botum Vatey Pagoda Park and continue through Koh Pich and Koh Norea, brought together women of all backgrounds to showcase their strength, resilience, and determination.
This donation event was honored with the presence of Lok Chum Teav Dr. Koy Pisey, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Tourism of Cambodia and President of the Women and Sports Committee of NOCC; Lok Chum Teav Nhem Morokot, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Women’s Affairs of Cambodia and President of the Cambodia Dance Sport Federation; Dr. Hor Sovathana, Deputy Director General of the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC); by H.E. Vath Chamroeun, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport and Secretary General of National Olympic Committee of Cambodia and Mr. Kah Meng Loke, CEO of Sovannaphum Life Assurance Plc.
Mr. Loke Kah Meng, CEO of Sovannaphum Life Assurance Plc., expressed “ As a socially responsible organization, Sovannaphum Life strongly believes that our donation of 4,000,000 KHR will support the Cambodia Women’s Crisis Center (CWCC) in its mission to advocate for the human rights of women and children, promote gender justice, and eliminate all forms of violence against them. The funds will be allocated for educational materials, library resources, and training programs, including leadership skills for female entrepreneurs and financial literacy workshops. Our initiative focuses on both material and emotional support, ensuring long-term empowerment for women in Cambodia.“
Mrs. Thak Socheat, Executive Director of CWCC, shared her gratitude stating, “I am truly delighted and deeply grateful to Sovannaphum Life for their generous support. This is the first time CWCC has received such a donation, and it will significantly contribute to our mission of empowering women and girls to claim their rights, enhance knowledge and participate equally in community, civil society, and economic development.”
About Sovannaphum Life
Sovannaphum Life Assurance Plc is a subsidiary of Canadia Investment Holdings (CIH) with total assets of more than US$8.8 billion and a legacy since 1991. Sovannaphum Life, a life insurance company with financial strength and trust, has been recognized as the “Fastest-Growing Life Insurance Company Cambodia” for four consecutive years – 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 – by the London, UK-based Global Banking and Finance Review. It was also awarded Most Innovative Life Insurance Company Cambodia 2021 by International Business Magazine, which is headquartered in the UAE.