Alcatel-Lucent has earmarked a day to observe Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, as a part of its ‘International Days of Caring’ (IDOC) project, starting from May 4 - June 30, 2009.

Total of 150 employees, including senior leaders in Asia Pacific, joined hands with Tabitha Cambodia, a non-profit organization, working for poor Cambodians, to help build 45 houses for poor Cambodian families.

“We chose Tabitha because they gave us an opportunity to get involved and make a difference through the work of our own hands,” said Sean Dolan, President, Alcatel-Lucent Asia Pacific.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. Dolan added, “At Alcatel-Lucent Corporate Social Responsibility means more than acting ethically, it also means providing opportunities for our employees to become involved and demonstrate day after day, the company’s concern for society.”