Phnom Penh, March 2025 – Sovannaphum Life Assurance Plc. remains steadfast in its commitment to uplifting women in Cambodia. This year, the company proudly sponsored Women Run 10K 2025, a celebration of strength and perseverance held under the theme “Run Forward for Women” in honor of International Women’s Day (March 8). Starting from Botum Vatey Pagoda Park and passing through Koh Pich and Koh Norea, the event brought together women from diverse backgrounds, uniting them in a powerful display of resilience and empowerment.
Recognizing the importance of protecting and elevating vulnerable women, Sovannaphum Life has donated essential materials worth 4,000,000 KHR to Women Are Gold (WAG), a nonprofit community center in Kampong Cham dedicated to supporting young women and girls at risk of or affected by human trafficking. This contribution aims to equip them with skills and educational opportunities that can help them break the cycle of poverty and build a better future.
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., stated: “Sovannaphum Life is delighted to support WAG in its vital mission to protect and empower young women and girls. We believe that education, skill development, and financial literacy are key to helping them build a future free from exploitation. Our donation will fund educational materials, library resources, and training programs, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to creating opportunities for Cambodian women to thrive with dignity and independence.”
Mrs. Veoun Dany, Community Training Specialist at WAG, expressed her gratitude: “We deeply appreciate Sovannaphum Life’s generous support. This donation will help provide young women and girls with the skills and knowledge they need to build a brighter future. Through continuous education and vocational training, they can gain financial independence and reduce the risks of trafficking and exploitation. Support like this helps provide young women and girls with the resources they need to build a brighter, more secure future.”
Through this initiative, Sovannaphum Life reaffirms its dedication to fostering positive change and creating a society where every woman and girl has the opportunity to succeed.
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.