Phnom penh: Mr. Rath Sophoan, Chairman of the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC), along with Members of the Council and the ABA Secretariat, delivered financial assistance amounting to KHR 150 million (approximately US$37,500) to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. The funding aims to support education personnel, including teachers and displaced students, affected by armed aggression from Thailand in provinces along the Cambodian-Thai border.
According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, welcomed the ABC delegation and accepted the financial contribution. During the event, H.E. Deputy Prime Minister expressed gratitude to all individuals and organizations supporting the Royal Government of Cambodia, especially the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport. He highlighted that the funds would be allocated to assist displaced teachers and students and to repair school infrastructure damaged by the aggression.
Mr. Rath Sophoan emphasized that the contribution, sourced from ABC member institutions, demonstrates the collective commitment of the banking sector to aid the Ministry's efforts in supporting education personnel, teachers, and displaced students impacted by the conflict. This initiative complements the support and relief previously provided by banks to frontline soldiers and displaced persons, in alignment with NBC's circular.
In early January 2026, ABC also offered humanitarian aid, including food supplies, essential materials, and financial support, to armed forces and displaced individuals in the provinces of Pursat, Battambang, Banteay Meanchey, and Siem Reap.