CSC Transform Lives

November 16, 2025

How CSC Transforms the Lives of Cambodians with Disabilities

Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC) in Phnom Penh provides free or low-cost, high-quality surgical care and rehabilitation to children and adults with disabilities across Cambodia. Many patients arrive after years of living with conditions that limit their mobility, vision, hearing, or independence. At CSC, cost is never a barrier—every service is provided at no charge.

CSC offers a wide range of life-changing care, including orthopaedic, eye, plastic and reconstructive, ENT, and maxillofacial surgery, along with physiotherapy and rehabilitation. These services restore mobility, function, and confidence, allowing children to return to school and adults to regain their livelihoods. As a teaching hospital, CSC also trains Cambodia’s next generation of surgeons, nurses, and therapists, strengthening the country’s healthcare system for the future. With support from donors and partners, CSC reaches underserved families from every province, ensuring that those who need help most can receive it.

CSC doesn’t just provide surgery—it transforms lives and builds a more inclusive Cambodia. Watch our video and help us help Cambodians with disabilities. www.csc.org

Author: Ellen Interlandi

Ellen, a registered nurse, and her husband Brian, an anesthesiologist, have been active volunteers at CSC since 2008. Ellen has undergraduate degrees in both Nursing and Spanish Literature, and a graduate degree in Health Management. Since 2020, Ellen has volunteered in the role of Stakeholder Relations, connecting with our generous supporters, interacting with visiting surgeons and students, and disseminating updates on Children's Surgical Centre.