The Cambodian Acid Survivors Charity ( CASC ) is a non-profit, non-governmental and non-religious organization located in Phnom Penh , Cambodia , committed to empowering and supporting survivors of acid burns and eliminating acid violence through legal reform and preventative education.
18-453: The Cambodian Acid Survivors Charity (CASC) was established in 2006, by its sister organization, The Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), in response to a growing number of acid burn survivors accessing the center for treatment. It was perceived that the extensive and unique treatment needs presented by survivors of acid burns required a separate organization dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, social and economic needs of survivors. CASC
36-500: A holistic approach, CASC works at several different levels to support and empower survivors of acid burns, as well as towards the elimination of acid violence altogether. CASC is an NGO registered in the US out of Alaska , under AK Entity number 110501. In Cambodia, CASC is registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, as well as the Ministry of Health. Due to
54-465: A growing number of acid burn survivors accessing the center for treatment. It was perceived that the extensive and unique treatment needs presented by survivors of acid burns required a separate organization dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, social and economic needs of survivors. CASC is the only organization in Cambodia dealing exclusively with the issues of acid burns and acid attacks . Using
72-431: A monthly Acid Burn Survivors Support Group was established. CASC also runs several social reintegration projects for survivors. One CASC project trained four survivors as masseurs and opened a massage parlor, Kanya Massage, as a means of providing the survivors with a skill, work experience and an income. In addition, CASC runs a scheme entitled ‘babs', or bags by acid burn survivors, where survivors (some of them blinded by
90-431: A monthly Acid Burn Survivors Support Group was established. CASC also runs several social reintegration projects for survivors. One CASC project trained four survivors as masseurs and opened a massage parlor, Kanya Massage, as a means of providing the survivors with a skill, work experience and an income. In addition, CASC runs a scheme entitled ‘babs', or bags by acid burn survivors, where survivors (some of them blinded by
108-646: A training program in order to help develop sustainable health services in Cambodia. CSC was the subject of the BBC documentary Cambodia Surgical Ward , which aired in January 2010, and was selected as one of BBC's top 10 programs of the year CSC is located in the Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Center for the disabled in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Within Cambodia, the organization is registered with
126-459: A wide variety of other procedures to decrease disability and improve appearance and function. Anesthesia: Local, regional, spinal and general anesthesia, endoscopic intubation, pediatric and adult anesthesia. Other: CSC performs other specialised procedures such as meningoencephalocele, and fistula repair; and some routine ear, nose and throat procedures. Post-operative care: Inpatients at CSC stay for varied amounts of time depending on
144-451: Is a non-profit, non-governmental and non-religious organization located in Phnom Penh , Cambodia , committed to empowering and supporting survivors of acid burns and eliminating acid violence through legal reform and preventative education. The Cambodian Acid Survivors Charity (CASC) was established in 2006, by its sister organization, The Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), in response to
162-488: Is a non-profit, non-governmental, and non-religious surgical hospital in Phnom Penh , Cambodia and registered as a 501(c)(3) in the United States . Founded in 1998, the centre aims to improve the quality of life for disabled children and adults by providing free rehabilitative surgery. Surgeries at CSC include orthopedic surgery , ophthalmology , ent surgery and plastic and burn surgery. The organization also has
180-409: Is the only organization in Cambodia dealing exclusively with the issues of acid burns and acid attacks . Using a holistic approach, CASC works at several different levels to support and empower survivors of acid burns, as well as towards the elimination of acid violence altogether. CASC is an NGO registered in the US out of Alaska , under AK Entity number 110501. In Cambodia, CASC is registered with
198-1358: The British Empire (OBE) in 2008 for this work in Cambodia. Since its inception, patient numbers have increased from 25 surgeries in its first year to 4,965 free surgeries in 2012, and 6,150 surgeries in 2013. Once a patient presents to CSC, the medical consultation and surgeries are free of charge. Patients arrive from all over the country for correction of various disabilities and health issues. Services include: Orthopedics: Correction of deformities from polio and other infectious diseases, correction of club feet and other congenital abnormalities, treatment of chronic dislocations, malunited fractures and nonunions of fractures, hip replacement, spinal surgery and others. Ophthalmology: Oculoplastic surgery, correction of strabismus, ptosis, cataract surgery, fitting of artificial eyes, laser and retinal surgery, and others. ENT : Tympanoplasty, mastoidectomy and ossiculoplasty Maxillofacial: Cleft lip and palate repairs, facial reconstruction for fractures and traumatic defects, corrections of deformities caused by severe infections such as noma, removal of head and neck tumors, and others. Plastic Surgery: Treatment of unhealed burn wounds with skin grafts and flaps, release of burn contractures, congenital deformities such as syndactyly, and
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#1733085456406216-784: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, as well as the Ministry of Health. Due to the decreased prevalence of acid burns in Cambodia, CASC closed its doors in 2019. However, CSC is still able to treat burn patients free of charge. CASC services include: The four petals in the CASC logo reflect the different aspects of CASC's work. All CASC services are free of charge. Since CASC's formation in 2006, it has been providing survivors of acid attacks with shelter, occupational training, educational funding, specialist surgery, physiotherapy and psychological counseling, both on an individual and group basis. In an attempt to curb social marginalization and keep survivors connected after leaving CASC,
234-482: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Ministry of Social Affairs, Veterans and Youth Rehabilitation, and the Ministry of Health. CSC's Founder and CEO, British-American orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Jim Gollogly first came to Cambodia in 1992 on an assignment with the American Red Cross. He returned in 1998 to start a surgical program for landmine victims. Dr. Gollogly was awarded an Order of
252-502: The acid) are trained to crochet bags that are then retailed by CASC on their behalf. CASC also continues its partnership with CSC, enabling its survivors to have access to vital medical services. In the case of acid attacks, Chrac mentioned that roughly one-quarter of acid burn victims are injured accidentally, and, contrary to popular belief, fewer than 10 percent of acid attacks are fuelled by domestic violence. Children%27s Surgical Centre The Children's Surgical Centre ( CSC )
270-629: The decreased prevalence of acid burns in Cambodia, CASC closed its doors in 2019. However, CSC is still able to treat burn patients free of charge. CASC services include: The four petals in the CASC logo reflect the different aspects of CASC's work. All CASC services are free of charge. Since CASC's formation in 2006, it has been providing survivors of acid attacks with shelter, occupational training, educational funding, specialist surgery, physiotherapy and psychological counseling, both on an individual and group basis. In an attempt to curb social marginalization and keep survivors connected after leaving CASC,
288-479: The treatment received. Free meals and clean drinking water are provided throughout the duration of the stay for both the patient and their caretaker/family member. CSC also provides physiotherapy and speech therapy services. From 2006 - 2019, CSC also partnered with the Cambodian Acid Survivors Charity (CASC) - the only organization in Cambodia working solely with survivors of acid burns. CASC
306-756: The world come regularly and repeatedly to teach as part of CSC's mission to develop sustainable health services. Additionally, some of the CSC staff are sent abroad for training courses and medical conferences. CSC also hosts final year medical students on elective from around the world. CSC has articles published in numerous journals, including the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, Journal of Neurosurgery, Asian Biomedicine, and others. 11°36′02″N 104°55′53″E / 11.600533°N 104.931374°E / 11.600533; 104.931374 Cambodian Acid Survivors Charity The Cambodian Acid Survivors Charity ( CASC )
324-705: Was founded to address the long-term needs of CSC acid burn patients, but due to the decline in prevalence of acid burn patients, CASC closed its doors in 2019. CSC continues to provide treatment to burn patients with Dr. Jim Gollogly acting as the CEO of both organizations. CSC employs 135 staff, including surgeons, nurses, lab technicians, IT, administration, cooks and maintenance personnel. Children's Surgical Centre has partnerships with University of Hong Kong, University of Toronto, University of Washington, Oxford University and University of Bristol, among others. Doctors and health professionals from these institutions, and from around
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