Unexploded mines in Cambodia

Cambodia now has the highest percentage of mine amputees of any country in the world—the total number of mine amputees in the country being about 36,000 people.

Landmines have even more catastrophic effects on children. In Cambodia, an average of 20 per cent of children injured by mines and unexploded ordnance die from their injuries. Children who manage to survive explosions are likely to be more seriously injured than adults, and often permanently disabled.

The Oneness-Heart-Tears and Smiles sent the medical and surgical supplies required to treat the amputees, as well as crutches and prosthetics to allow independence by permitting ambulation.