PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA -
Media OutReach Newswire
- 8 January 2025 - Prince Foundation welcomed 10 Nanyang Technological
University (NTU) students from Singapore for a three-week program
focused on expanding education access and entrepreneurship mentoring in
Cambodia.
The students, participating in the NTU PEAK ASEAN Program, conducted
field research and developed solutions for two main challenges:
improving education access in underserved areas and creating mentorship
programs for young entrepreneurs.
The NTU PEAK ASEAN program is designed to develop leadership and
problem-solving skills among its students through experiential learning
in host countries in Southeast Asia and beyond. Participants create
solutions for socio-economic issues while collaborating with local
organizations.
"Education is the cornerstone of sustainable development and
transformative change," said Gabriel Tan, Chief Communications Officer
of Prince Holding Group and Head of Prince Foundation. "By collaborating
with NTU students, we are bridging nations and generations to tackle
pressing challenges."
The foundation, which serves as the philanthropic arm of Prince Holding
Group, one of Cambodia's leading business groups, provided mentors to
help students develop recommendations based on local needs while
incorporating regional best practices.
Desmond Woo, Deputy Director of NTU Singapore's Career and Attachment
Office, said the Foundation gave students valuable experience addressing
real-world problems.
"The Foundation's guidance and resources have been instrumental in
equipping students to deliver innovative, practical solutions that align
with Cambodia's aspirations for growth and development," Woo said.
The program aligns with the Cambodian government's development goals and
reflects Prince Foundation's focus on education, healthcare and
community service initiatives.
This marks the second time Prince Foundation has hosted the NTU PEAK ASEAN Program in Cambodia, with the first time in 2022.