Day 5: Closing Ceremony and Looking Ahead

25 Sep
Day 5: Closing Ceremony and Looking Ahead
What a remarkable week it has been! 🎓 Today, we concluded ARMAC’s sixth Psychosocial Support Training of Trainers with an inspiring closing ceremony.
We were honored to hear from distinguished guests, including Mr. Kim Hyun Soo, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of the Republic of Korea (ROK) to the Kingdom of Cambodia; H.E. Buakeo Phumvongsay, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic to the Kingdom of Cambodia and Chairman of the Steering Committee of ARMAC; and Prof. Tan Hiang Khoon, Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Future Health System), SGH, Group Director, International Collaboration Office, Singapore Health Services (SingHealth), and Director, SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute.
Mr. Kim Hyun Soo shared his thoughts on the training’s impact: “Our collaboration on the Enhanced Victim Assistance Programme in the ASEAN Member States represents a collective effort to address one of the most pressing challenges faced by communities affected by explosive ordnance. Korea is honored to stand with you in this endeavor and remains steadfast in its support.” He added, “The knowledge and skills you have acquired will foster recovery and resilience for countless individuals. Remember, what you do goes beyond helping individual victims; it’s about creating a world where we can live together with them.”
On behalf of H.E. Buakeo Phumvongsay, Chair of ARMAC’s Steering Committee, Mr. Soukinda Ounavong, Second Secretary of the Embassy of the Lao PDR, added: “The commitment shown throughout this training is a testament to our shared goal of enhancing support for survivors and reinforcing our regional cooperation.”
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Government of the Republic of Korea and the ASEAN Korean Cooperation Fund (AKCF) for their generous support, which has been instrumental in making this impactful project possible.
Our trainees—now equipped with advanced skills in trauma care and mental health support—will go on to train others in their home countries, multiplying the impact of this training. Together, we are creating a brighter future for landmine survivors across ASEAN.
Prof. Tan Hiang Khoon, Deputy CEO of SingHealth, expressed optimism for the future: “The psychosocial support that we have integrated into this program is not just a component, but a lifeline for the survivors and their families, helping them reclaim their lives and rebuild their futures.”
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