COSD TV Cambodia is not just about broadcasting. It is about belonging. In a country where disability has long meant invisibility, this little channel gave millions of Cambodians a mirror—and a window. A mirror to see their own worth, and a window for the rest of society to see them clearly for the first time.
As their founder, Srey Leak (a wheelchair user since a childhood polio infection), often says: “We didn’t start this channel to ask for sympathy. We started it to show ability. And now, Cambodia is finally watching.” cosd tv cambodia
Their next dream: a 24/7 streaming channel and a mobile app with customizable accessibility features. COSD TV Cambodia is not just about broadcasting
For decades, people with disabilities in Cambodia—whether physical, visual, hearing, or intellectual—remained largely invisible in the country’s media landscape. They were often portrayed as objects of pity or charity cases, not as active, capable citizens. COSD, founded in 2002 by students with disabilities, had spent years advocating for accessibility in education and employment. But they realized a critical gap: no media outlet was by and for people with disabilities. A mirror to see their own worth, and