Cambodia's Prime Minister Calls with Exceed
On his way to open the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World, Dr Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia took a moment to call at Exceed's stand, to talk with staff and view the range of prosthetic and orthotic devices on display.
Later, at the official opening ceremony, Dr Manet called on all countries to work together for a mine-free world, saying that landmines have caused a catastrophe for all of humanity, so we must all work together to eradicate them.
March for a Mine Free World
On the eve of the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World, marchers from many organisations gathered to reinforce the aims of this important event.
Representatives from Exceed Worldwide, including community worker Lim Eng, who is a landmine survivor, joined the 5 kilometre walk from Angkor Wat to the Elephant Gate in the spectacular setting of the Angkor temple complex.
Other marchers included de-miners, members of the Cambodian peace keeping corps and youth groups.
Delegates Gather for Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention
Delegates to the Siem Reap-Angkor summit gathered in the Angkor temple complex on the night before the Convention.
Sisary Kheng, Cambodia Country Director and Carson Harte, CEO, were among the representatives from Exceed Worldwide.
Exceed Attends the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit on a Mine-Free World
The Fifth Review Conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention (APMBC) takes place in Cambodia from 25-29 November 2024. Exceed Worldwide representatives will attend this important event, contribute to it and exhibit the organisation’s range of physical rehabilitation services.
Look out for further coverage from Exceed as the conference progresses and the following pictures illustrate some of our preparations.
The President of the Conference will be Cambodian Senior Minister H.E. Ly Thuch, First Vice President of the Cambodia Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority, who will oversee a planned review of the operation and status of the Convention.
The APMBC is a generally successful international treaty, which has greatly reduced the production and use of anti-personnel mines and the Siem Reap-Angkor Summit provides an opportunity to place renewed focus on the Convention and the mine action sector, which have done much to reduce human suffering across the globe.
Exceed P&O Exhibits at POA National Congress
Exceed P&O, Manila – Exceed’s social enterprise in the Philippines - is attending the 75th Annual National Convention of the Philippine Orthopaedic Association (POA).
This major event, from 13 to 16 November 2024, marks the Diamond Jubilee of the POA and takes place in the Edsa Shangri La hotel, Manila at the Ortigas Centre, Mandaluyong City.
The Convention is attended by a large number of orthopaedic specialists and other medical professionals and Exceed P&O will be exhibiting the extensive range of high quality prosthetic and orthotic devices and professional services provided by the company.
Look out for further event coverage on Exceed social media over the next few days.