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(Information relevant to the CCPP can be found on the CCPP Archive page) The Association is continuing to generate interest from the media, with both film crews and photographers focusing on the Phnom Penh cyclo. The latest was a photo session organized by a magazine published in the Philippines. The City Tour The city tour continues to thrive. A recent tour took over 30 visitors, on an excursion from their cruise ship, to the main sites of central Phnom Penh. The visitors were all pedalled along by drivers wearing either the blue or green shirts, which mark them out as being members of the Association on ‘active duty’.
The money paid by companies for the tour is distributed to the cyclo drivers twice every month, with either 14 or 15 days between each pay day.
If you are in Phnom Penh and frequent restaurants where DVD karaoke is shown on a big screen (and who doesn't) be sure to look out for a song featuring cyclos. You will see real green machines alongside an energised cartoon cyclo that really gets into the swing of things. The song is amusing and deals with the problems cyclo drivers face in Phnom Penh including holes in the road, competition from moto-dops and heavy passengers! A real cyclo driver has a cameo role as a passenger. The cover below is from a DVD featuring the song - track 8 is the one you want.
IRIS Asia Eye Screening The eye screening programme that was organized annually by the CCPP in conjunction with IRIS has continued under the CCCA. Between December 13th and 17th 2010 500 people, who were both cyclo drivers and members of their families, were screened. 10% of those seen were deemed as being in need of further treatment, which has or is being given. On behalf of the cyclo drivers and their families we would like to thank IRIS for running this programme.
New health care arrangements The CCCA has now made an arrangement with the local referral hospital at Chamcarmon so that drivers who are members of the Association and who need medical attention may bee seen by a doctor.
Proposed arrangements for overnight accommodation Many cyclo drivers spend all night in their cyclos. For some that is a matter of personal choice, but others would prefer indoor accommodation if they could find it. The CCCA is now proposing to offer accommodation in a house a couple of kilometers from the office. We hope to update the website when arrangements are finalized.
Personal donation We would like to thank a visitor to Phnom Penh, Mr Vutta Schneiders from Germany, who kindly donated 200 Euros to the CCCA funds in January. Donations like this are very helpful in keeping the association going.
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