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 photo documentaries of our work and a few of the many life stories of people we have helped. Click on images or text to view the photo documentaries.
@work
Community Based Rehabilitation is a strategy for the rehabilitation, equalisation of opportunities, poverty reduction and social inclusion of people with disabilities. Moreover it is our core activity and philosophy. This is what we do.
a way out of poverty
"I feel very happy now. I am having a good life. Not looking back, but forward!"- Srey Menh, a cheerful 34 year old woman
education for all
"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!" - Ley Vana, a young smart boy of 13 years old
the start of change
"Knowing about my rights helped me a lot. And that's why I want to help others." - Mir Tol, a happy and driven young man of 24 years old
being equal and valued
"Even though I am in a wheelchair, it doesn'tt mean I can't have a normal life. My life is not about disability. It's just as normal as any other..."- Sony, a 24 years old, strong and independent woman
giving back lives
"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." - Sok Lao, an elder but very active lady of 56 years old
