meet Lao, Vana, Menh, Sony and Tol
Since the start of the CBR Program CDMD had a great impact on many lives of people with disabilities and their families. Over 63.000 people with varied health problems, of which preventable blindness, were identified. Most of them received treatment and were operated. At the same time of the people with disability supported by CDMD 67% made their way out of poverty.
These are a few of the many life stories of people CDMD has helped. Either click on their names to read their stories. Or view the photo documentaries of their lives.
Meet Kry Vanny
"Although I cannot see everything, I can be a good model youth. I have more friends and my neighbors are appreciative of my efforts." Or click on his name, which shows his full story.
Meet Sout Vanna
"Hopeless situations can change and there are opportunities to make life more satisfying. Although I am blind, I feel that I can see everything like other people and I have a warm, loving family." Or check out the photo documentary 'Hopeless situations can change', which shows his life.
Meet Chum Chanbo
"My life has changed since I joined the Self-Help Groups. I used to be ignored by the community and knew nothing about the rights of disabled people. Now my neighbors see me as a good example for others." Or check out the photo documentary 'Consider this my new life', which shows her life.
“Thanks to the help of CDMD that changed my life now that I have become brighter and more independent in the community and the society." Or click on her name, which shows her full story.
Meet Sok Lao
“Thanks to the help of CDMD I was operated and I could see again. They have given back my life! Being able to go anywhere and do anything what I want.” Or check out the photo documentary ‘Giving back lives’, which shows her life.
Meet Ley Vana
“With good glasses I can study and follow my classes much better. CDMD has certainly helped me to stay within school. Now I can become a doctor!” Or check out the photo documentary ‘Education for all’, which shows his life.
“I feel very happy now. I am having a good life. Not looking back, but forward!” Or check out the photo documentary ‘A way out of poverty’, which shows her life.
Meet Sony
“Even though I am in a wheelchair, it doesn’t mean I can’t have a normal life. My life is not about disability. It’s just as normal as any other...” Or check out the photo documentary ‘Being equal and valued’, which shows her life.
Meet Mir Tol
“Knowing about my rights helped me a lot. And that’s why I want to help others.” Or check out the photo documentary ‘The start of change’, which shows his life.
