November 20 2009This morning 5 of us went to visit Handicap International, an organization which helps people with disabilities regain their independence, dignity and legal rights. It started in Cambodia in 1982 in the Refugee Camp and now there are projects in over 60 countries with 11 branches here in Cambodia. People with both acquired and genetic disabilities are treated all free of charge. Prosthetic limbs are made on site and patients [with parents if necessary] stay in the in house hospital with meals, free room and clothing for up to 3 weeks. We had a comprehensive tour that include the processes for making the individual prostheses, the dorms, kitchen, social work office and most impressively the physiotherapy practice area where new mobility/stability skills are honed. For obvious reasons the only photos allowed were of the types of home-made prostheses they arrive with and the units finished products. We were all asked to purchase and wear masks for the tour as an H1N1 precaution. No one is turned away, all services and mobility aides are free and the unit provides out-reach services at home. All very impressive!
Pat B and Widit
FYI: web site…………………..www.handicapinternational.be
3 comments:
Hey Dad we love and miss you hope all are staying healthy and feeling good about what you are accomplishing.
Wayne,Kim Karen and Susan
Hi mom, sounds like that was an interesting day! It must be an effective program. Is it overwhelmed or do they have a big enough facility and enough staff to keep up with demand? KT
Hi Widit, it's great to hear that there are people in the world doing such generous work for people less fortunate than us. Must have been a very intense but heart warming experience.
Yannis
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