I was injured in 2003 and have suffered because of a landmine. You can see my injuries. I had to stay in a hospital in Thailand for two months. When I came back I lacked things—I was poor—because I needed the land, which was full of mines.

It is very painful for me just to work my farm or walk from place to place.

Look at my hand. I still suffer, and it is still very painful. I have no money for my treatment.

There are still mines buried underground. I still fear them. When I am scared I cannot speak, think or work.

I have suffered hardship from this accident. I would like the world to see that mines are very dangerous and cause many injuries. People lose their arms and legs and cannot work because of the mines. I ask you to help others for the future.

I don't want charity or contributions from anyone. I only want my land cleared of all the mines so I can farm to support my wife and children. Land is very important to a farmer. If he has land, he has it all. But without land, it is very difficult to have food for every meal.

Today there are many landmine signs. I have hope that you will be able to remove all the mines. That is how you can help me.
 

Landmines and unexploded ordnance in Cambodia:

About half of all villages are affected by mines and unexploded ordnance

An area of 4,466 square kilometres of land is suspected of being contaminated

In 2003, 756 people were killed or injured by landmines or unexploded ordnance, with an additional 579 in the first half of 2004

One in three victims is a child, particularly in rural areas

Total number of reported deaths and injuries during past 35 years: more than 60,000

(Source: Portfolio of Mine Action Projects 2005)