17-year old Pisey is getting stronger every day and can now focus on his education.
A new village, which is being planned for a site adjacent to the LaValla School in Cambodia, will provide much-needed accommodation to help students, like Pisey, to continue their formal education, once he has graduated from primary school.
Three years ago, Pisey, from Kampong Cham province, badly cut his foot when he stepped on a sharp object. His parents were unable to afford medical help.
Infection soon set in, and eventually it spread to other parts of his body. Pisey lost all strength in his legs and was unable to walk properly or perform physical activity.
His arms and hands became weak, his feet became deformed, and he lost his sense of balance.
Staff at Handicap International referred Pisey to the LaValla School, and he arrived in October 2012.
He was assessed by a physiotherapist and had simple surgery to improve his ankles. Pisey is now able to grip a pencil, hold his books, and he no longer has so many falls.
With his strength improving, Pisey—now 17, is studying grade one at the LaValla School and lives on-site boarding residence.
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