Corporate Social Responsibility

As a responsible corporate citizen in our various jurisdictions, DFDL Mekong is actively involved in numerous community development activities such as:

LEGAL STUDIES FUND
In 2004, DFDL Mekong established a scholarship fund to help Cambodian students in need of financial assistance further their studies in the legal field. Each year since the founding of the fund, DFDL Mekong has collaborated with various organizations (such as Enfants Du Mekong, Enfants d’Asie ASPECA, Khmer Foundation for Justice, Peace and Development and French Cooperation), to sponsor 7 to 8 students annually. Once selected for sponsorship, the costs of the students' university fees are borne by DFDL Mekong for the full duration of the course.

TENNIS TRAINING FUND
In 2006, DFDL Mekong created a Tennis Training Fund to assist aspiring young Cambodian tennis players develop their skills under the guidance of the Tennis Federation of Cambodia (TFC). The fund subsidizes the cost of regular trips abroad for juniors selected by the TFC which includes tournaments and training at internationally recognized tennis camps.

SUPPORT TO LAO ELEPHANT CONSERVATION PROGRAMME
Since 2007, DFDL Mekong has sponsored the activities of the Lao Elephant Conservation Program, implemented by the association ElefantAsia (www.elefantasia.org) in collaboration with the National Animal Health Center. The objectives of the Elephant Conservation Program, being (i) improving the health and welfare of working elephants and (ii) raising awareness regarding the conservation of Asian elephants among the Lao population, are fully integrated in the general issues and challenges related to the protection of environment in Lao PDR.

COPE (www.copelaos.org)
COPE stands for Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise and they provide prosthetics and mobility devices for those people who require them, free of charge if they cannot afford to pay for them. They also supply information to people about services available, training and support to local staff to provide a high quality service, and assistance in developing longer term strategies for sustainability so that the service will always be there. COPE is the only provider of prosthetic, orthotic and rehabilitation services in Laos. Mekong Law Group is proud to assist by sponsoring this worthy organisation.

LAO WOMEN’S DISABLED ASSOCIATION
DFDL Mekong donated six computers to the Lao Women's Disabled Development Centre whichfocuses on teaching skills to disabled women from all over Laos. The women are taught English, sewing, paper making and computer skills.

BAN SAIFONG NEUA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S BOAT RACING
In 2009 DFDL Mekong sponsored the purchase of a new boat for the Boat Racing Festival on the Mekong River in Laos.

LAO ELEPHANTS AUSSIE RULES FOOTBALL CLUB
DFDL Mekong sponsored the football team in 2009/10.

LAO RUGBY FEDERATION
DFDL Mekong is sponsoring their talented Scrum Half, Mr. Savannxay Xayyasone who is one of their most committed and long-serving players.

SOUTHEAST ASIA GAMES
DFDL Mekong was a sponsor in 2009.

MYANMAR WOMEN'S DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
Our associated firm in Myanmar (Myanmar Thanlwyn Legal Services) has assisted the MWDA since 1999 by supporting orphans, school children and university students with school fees, stationery, course fees and other necessities.