AKP Phnom Penh, May 12, 2025 --

Minister of Information Neth Pheaktra today lauded the efforts of Tiv Dararith, a 36-year-old Cambodian cyclist embarking on a transcontinental journey to raise funds for Angkor Hospital for Children and Kantha Bopha Children’s Hospitals.

During a meeting held at the Ministry of Information in Phnom Penh this morning, H.E. Minister Neth Pheaktra commended Mr. Dararith's unwavering commitment to his fundraising mission and pledged support for his humanitarian endeavor.

Mr. Dararith commenced his ambitious “Pedaling for Cambodian Children” campaign on June 6, 2024, departing from Angkor Hospital for Children in Siem Reap. Over the past 338 days, he has already covered more than 20,000 kilometres, cycling through multiple Asian countries on his way to Europe.

The campaign aims to generate US$ 250,000 in donations for the two vital children’s hospitals.

Undeterred by the distance already covered, Mr. Dararith is now preparing for the next leg of his journey through Africa. He anticipates cycling a total of over 40,000 kilometres across both continents, a remarkable feat expected to take up to two years.

"The mission will not end in Europe," Mr. Dararith affirmed. "I am deeply committed to this cause and intend to cycle through Southern Africa as the next phase of this campaign."

The determined cyclist believes that extending his route by an estimated 20,000 kilometres through Africa will take approximately another year, further amplifying global awareness of the critical healthcare needs of Cambodian children.

By K. Rithy Reak