Help for Cambodian land mine victims
Cambodia is one of the most heavily mined countries in the world; some estimate that there is as many as ten million mines in a country of 14.5 million people.
Handicap International has been working in Cambodia for almost 30 years, supporting people with disabilities and victims of chronic diseases.
Kampong Cham
A Handicap International staff member ties a mold during the drapping stage of the prosthetic production process in Kampong Cham, Jan. 17, 2014.
Prosthetic and rehabilitation are the main focus of the organization, which has run a physiotherapy center in Kampong Cham since 2002.
The number of beneficiaries has increased enormously since then, accompanied by a rise in orthotic and prosthetic production.
Kampong Cham
A Handicap International staff member assesses a new patient in Kampong Cham, Jan. 17, 2014.
Producing prosthesis starts with an individual assessment; once the staff knows what the patient needs, they bring them for the casting process.