QNET Stands in Solidarity with Cambodia and the World for a Mine-Free Future

HONG KONG, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- QNET, a global leader in direct selling and lifestyle products, proudly sponsored the recently concluded 'March for a Mine-Free World' in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This impactful event, hosted in collaboration with the Cambodian Mine Action and Victim Assistance Authority (CMAA), showcased Cambodia's unwavering commitment to becoming mine-free by 2025.

The march brought together around 3,000 participants, including landmine survivors, deminers, and global stakeholders, to raise awareness and drive action on landmine clearance in Cambodia. Decades of conflict have left an estimated 4 to 6 million landmines scattered across the country, posing ongoing threats to communities. However, Cambodia's efforts have already made a significant impact, reducing annual landmine casualties from over 4,300 in 1996 to fewer than 100 in recent years.

Pushpalatha Balan, Chief of Regional Operations at QNET, shared her thoughts on this meaningful collaboration: "Landmines represent a stark challenge to Cambodia's sustainable growth and peace-building journey. At QNET, we are honored to stand alongside the Cambodian government and local communities in advocating for a safer future. Supporting the 'March for a Mine-Free World' is part of our enduring commitment to creating resilient and thriving societies."

QNET's involvement in Cambodia extends beyond this event, reflecting a deeper commitment to the region. Since 2005, QNET has supported several initiatives in Cambodia aimed at empowering communities and fostering sustainability. Starting with the Cambodian Red Cross, QNET has since worked with various local NGOs for education and skill development programs, as well as the promotion of health and wellness through its innovative product range.

Balan added: "Cambodia holds a special place in QNET's global efforts to drive meaningful impact. From funding life-saving surgeries for children with critical congenital birth defects through our work with the Child's Dream Foundation, to supporting grassroots education initiatives and promoting sustainable health solutions through programs like 'Water and Health,' we remain dedicated to uplifting communities through action, advocacy, and empowerment."

The 'March for a Mine-Free World' represents a critical milestone in Cambodia's journey toward achieving its 2025 goal of mine clearance, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between governments, organizations, and individuals.

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QNET Stands in Solidarity with Cambodia and the World for a Mine-Free Future

HAIKOU, China, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Hainan International Media Center (HIMC):

On the evening of December 10, the seven-day 6th Hainan Island International Film Festival (HIIFF) came to a close in Sanya in south China's Hainan Province. The ceremony, held on the coastal city's Phoenix Island, saw the announcement of the winners of the highly anticipated "Golden Coconut Awards."

Holy Electricity by Georgian director Tato Kotetishvili won Best Picture. Serbian director Emilija Gasic's film 78 Days won the Grand Jury Prize. Laetitia Dosch won Best Director for Dog on Trial. Alberth Merma won the Best Actor award for Through Rocks and Clouds. Preeti Panigrahi won Best Actress for Girls Will Be Girls. Ruth Becquart and Leonardo Van Dijl won Best Scriptwriter for Julie Keeps Quiet. My Friend An Delie, Chinese director Dong Zijian's debut feature film, won both Best Visual Effect and Best Chinese Contribution of the Year. Chilean-Argentinian director Celeste Rojas Mugica's An Oscillating Shadow won Best Documentary Film. Vox Humana, a film by Filipino director Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan, won Best Short Film.

This year's film festival, co-organized by China Media Group and the People's Government of Hainan Province, saw 4,330 film entries from 117 countries and regions. A total of eight documentary features, ten short films and 14 feature films were shortlisted for the awards. The jury, led by renowned French director Luc Besson, selected the final ten awards.

The "HIIFF Talents" venture capital training camp, a first for the festival, was also held with the aim of supporting young directors in shooting short films. The program provides a raft of support to selected candidates, including financing, free trial use of film sets, full-process post-production, and professional guidance from senior filmmakers. In addition, five outstanding domestic film and television works signed film and television copyright overseas licensing agreements during the film festival, marking the first substantive international copyright transaction in HIIFF's history.

In addition to the award ceremony, this year's HIIFF also held special events such as the Coconut Forum, various master classes, Spanish Film Week and screenings of films from ASEAN member countries. The festival also expanded outdoor screening to four cities and counties in Hainan, integrating movies with the natural environment and providing the audience with a rich and colorful cultural experience.

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6th HIIFF Closes with Golden Coconut Award Ceremony