The mission of the CMC is to promote
the abolition of landmines in Cambodia and
to support self-independence of the survivors.
Mom, get my leg back...
Vol Visith (age 6)
The accident occurred when Vol Visith was playing hide-and-seek with his brothers and cousins. He stepped on the landmine and lost his right leg. At the time, he could not understand what had happened but thought that his leg was still at the playground. “Mom, get my leg back...” he asked his mother many times which makes his mother always cry.
The bomb killed my brother...
Rehksmey (age 5)
On 14th February 2012, she was with her brother playing with an ERW. It suddenly exploded and killed her brother instantly.
She also suffered serious injuries on her belly and legs.
I was looking for something interesting then found it looked like a lamp...
Bun Heing（age 13）
This accident happened when Bun Heing was taking his cows for a walk. He found something which looked like a toy and grabbed it and threw it. It was an ERW. He simultaneously lost his left hand and right fingers. He and his family’s income is less than $2 per day. His daily routine starts after morning lessons finish and the work includes housework and taking care of his younger siblings.
I cut my legs off when I was twelve...
Chan Thed（age 12）
One day Chan Thed went into the forest trying to help his father work. However, he stepped on a landmine and his left leg was blown off. He was sent to a hospital in Bangkok and ultimately the doctor decided to cut off his right leg that had been seriously damaged. Despite his extreme misfortune, he always looks happy as he is trying to move forward.
