Tiv Dararith, a Cambodian cyclist, has officially concluded his “Cycling for Cambodia’s Children” campaign, a two-year global journey that spanned over 60,000 kilometres and 40 countries. The expedition successfully raised more than $260,000, which will be donated to the Kantha Bopha Foundation and the Angkor Hospital for Children to support free medical services for youth.
During a press conference hosted by the Ministry of Information on July 27, Dararith described the mission as a historic achievement for his country. Beyond the financial contributions, he expressed hope that his journey would inspire younger generations of Cambodians to pursue ambitious goals. “I hope Cambodian young people will be proud and see a bigger picture,” he stated.
The journey was marked by significant physical challenges, including navigating the Himalayas at 6,000 metres, enduring extreme winter temperatures in Central Asia, and surviving a life-threatening bout of malaria in Central Africa. However, Dararith noted that the logistical hurdles—specifically the difficulties of traveling with a Cambodian passport and the pressure of securing sufficient funding—were his most significant obstacles. He emphasized that the campaign was managed with full transparency to ensure the integrity of the donations.
Information Minister Neth Pheaktra, who supported the initiative from its start, attended the closing event. Looking ahead, Dararith plans to document his experiences through a book and a film titled Two Years on a Bike. He also intends to organize an exhibition of his equipment and is currently seeking support for a six-month cycling tour across Cambodia to promote domestic tourism.
Source: Phnom Penh Post
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