This project was made between 2005 and 2007 in the Cambodian provinces of Kampong Chhnang, Kampot and Kampong Som. The images were shot on Kodak Tri-X using Leica M and Nikon S rangefinder cameras.
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Cambodia Trust
Left to right: Kouch Nam (48) and Kong Lan 38 both amputees from landmines. Nam and Lam live and work at the Shihanoukeville City refuse dump with their families - their houses built from salvaged rubbish. The Cambodia Trust Community Staff visit to access their needs: Nam's prothestic leg was discarded several years ago (he joined the trust in 1998). In order to recieve a replacement leg, he must have written permission stating his finacial dependancy from the village chief in order for the Trust to reimbure his travel costs. However this village has no registered name and no chief so without the paperwork it is very hard to visit the centre. There are many cases like this where buracracy and red tape can actually hinder the Trust's necessary community field work. Prey Nup District, Kampong Som. Province, Cambodia