From the left / Mr. Ry Mora, Ms. Kim Chanravey, Ms. Kim Sethany (Secretary of State), Ms. Eri Kai and Mr. Kazato Saeki (Country Representative of FIDR Cambodia)

On the 7^th of March, “Royal Order of Monisaraphon” was awarded in the name of Hun Manet, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, to Ms. Eri Kai, a nutrition specialist, Ms. Kim Chanravey and Mr. Ry Mora, in charge of FIDR’s Nutrition Education and Promotion Project for Cambodia. These awards are conferred on those who have shown excellence in the fields of art and literature, education, justice, administrative works and science in Cambodia.

This decoration of the order represents acknowledgement of FIDR’s contributions in building basis for its nationwide nutrition education project.  This project is the first one of such kind in Cambodia, and its launch is planned in 2025. Efforts have been made since 2016 including writing textbook, training teachers and establishing target schools for nutrition education in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.  

The bestowment took place during the anniversary event held by the Ministry of Education to celebrate the International Women’s Day.  Ms. Kim Sethany, the Secretary of State, presented medals to the recipients on behalf of the Prime Minister. Invitees to the ceremony were from United Nations and NGOs, which have been contributing to the development of education and culture of Cambodia.

Recognition of FIDR’s efforts and works to date by the government of Cambodia draws great encouragement to all staff in Cambodia. We will continue our joint efforts with the Ministry of Education and school officials to create a future for children in Cambodia where they can learn about nutrition and enjoy healthy life.