It is a particular pride for the Cambodian Red Cross to have this summary report printed for the first time since the unification of the national society in 1994. This report has reflected the performance and the commitment of the CRC in implementing its mandate and mission to serve the interest of the most vulnerable people.

The achievement, constraints and conclusion pointed out in this valuable document demonstrates the willingness of the national society to become a well-functioning national society, the attachment of all staff to their role and responsibility to our national and international donors.

Transparency in our overall management, in particular financial, has helped us to ensure good image and to entrust our donors as well as our beneficiaries.

Wit our volunteers and youth network nationwide, CRC, while promoting the awareness of community residents on the Red Cross Movement, the ideal and Principle of the Movement, has helped them to release sufferings, responded to their immediate needs and to build up capacity in earning life. Red Cross Youth and Volunteers have been trained and educated with humanitarian spirits and skills for immediate response to emergency and disaster. They are the implementing force of the CRC at the community level. Without this network, CRC could not successfully implement its role.

When we record our achievement, we always attach it with high appreciation and gratitude to the care and support extended to the CRC, morally, materially and financially, by Their Majesties King Norodom Sihanouk and Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk. Their devotion to humanitarian activities has been encouraging our people, especially the most vulnerable to strive hard for their life and for the development of their communities.

The First publication of such document could be hailed to commemorate the 45th Anniversary of the Cambodian Red Cross. Since its foundation in 1955, despite rocky road, windstorm en route to development. CRC has restored its history and begin to march forward courageously to become a well-functioning national society.