The surgery on 17 September 2018 was a success! Though it cannot reverse the spinal cord damage, the surgery has greatly improved little Channey’s muscle and bladder function. And the excruciating pain in her legs that used to torment her daily has reduced...
When Dr Rithy Hong last came to Singapore on 12 September 2017, he shared his heart with HAGAR supporters and donors and spoke of his journey that started since he was 12. Today at 31, he is a full-fledged doctor and is completing his practicum as a specialist in...
There are risks in every job and while we take the necessary precautions to make sure we are well-protected, such as scrutinising the employment contract and checking out the work environment during the interview, the migrant workforce in particular such as foreign...
Ancient traditions were unquestionable in Priya’s village. Young girls often became very young wives. At the tender age of 14, she was betrothed to a man she’d never met. Wedding bliss became living hell. Her husband abused her mercilessly. She sought refuge at home,...
Proverbially, it takes a village to raise a child. Sadly for six-year-old Bopha and her younger sister, their parents were often occupied with more pressing matters. Father was incorrigibly alcoholic, frequently drinking with friends late into the night. Mother had to...
Tien was forced into violent and abusive marriages. Her cousin had a friend who offered them a job and would arrange for them to go into the city. It was clearly a good deal. After all, she had nothing to offer, so she accepted and packed her personal belongings. The...
