This swing is used every day by children at a school in rural Kampong Thom.

Originally installed decades ago, the metal has been severely damaged by years of sun, rain, and humidity. What should be a place of joy has become a serious safety hazard.

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Why This Swing Is Dangerous

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• The metal seats have rusted through, leaving sharp, corroded holes on thin metal.

  • A child’s foot can cause it to break and slip through

  • Hands and feet can be cut on exposed metal

• The chains are heavily rusted, weakening their strength

• The welds are cracked and failing, no longer safely holding the swing together

• The support frame is unstable, increasing the risk of collapse while children are using it

This is not wear and tear — this is equipment that should have been removed years ago.

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Why This Can’t Wait

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In rural villages, school is the only place children have to play. There are no parks, no alternatives, and no supervision to prevent use of unsafe equipment.

Children continue to use this swing not because it is safe — but because it is all they have.

Play should never come with the risk of serious injury.