Handicap International

Experience a Handicap International project in the field by visiting this centre in Siem Reap. You can learn about disability issues in Cambodia, mine / UXO challenges, the physical rehabilitation process in action and how they make a prosthesis, as well as understand the challenges faced by people with disabilities.

Handicap International started their work in Cambodian refugee camps in 1982, since then nearly 63,000 mine/explosive remnants of war (ERW) casualties have been recorded. In 2007, there were 351 new victims, almost 1 victim per day. These figures are testament to the necessity of work carried out by Handicap International today. People with disabilities in Cambodia are facing new challenges such as the increase in traffic and road safety issues. The continued work at the centre provides assistance to an average of 260 clients per month, and outreach workers visit on average 210 homes a month. The work carried out is free of charge. The work of the centre not only helps patients mobility, it also helps their opportunities and brings a positive outlook to their future.

For more information about Handicap International click here to visit their website.

No more than an hour is required to look around this facility and can be combined with shopping at Central Market and a leisurly stroll along the riverside. There are plenty of local food stalls nearby for lunch, too!