17-2-2011
SFD projects
In 2011, the SFD contributed to the physical rehabilitation of close to 15,000 people worldwide; this included the fitting of some 18,000 orthopaedic devices and thousands of other mobility aids. It assisted 59 centres in 27 countries with material and financial support and conducted close to 80 missions for technical support, monitoring and contacts with authorities. In addition, the SFD organized some 12 training courses and seminars benefiting 80 participants and sponsored scholarships for 21 students at regional schools.
Learn about our current and planned projects, our methods, and our beneficiaries.(Home) |
6-11-2012 Haïti: Edy's first steps, a new start at Klinik Kay Kapab
Edy Silfa was trapped in the rubble of his car repair workshop for two days after the January 2010 earthquake which mangled his leg and destroyed his livelihood. He is currently learning to walk again at the Port-au-Prince physical rehabilitation centre. (Home) |
22-7-2012 Update on projects
ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled, Newsletter, January – May 2012(Home) |
22-5-2012 Haiti: new centre for disabled rekindles hope
Port-au-Prince/Geneva (ICRC) – The Special Fund for the Disabled of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) officially inaugurated a new physical rehabilitation centre in Port-au-Prince today. The facility opened its doors following a year of rebuilding and repair work on the previous structure, which was destroyed by the earthquake of 12 January 2010.(Home) |
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30-5-2011 Contact us
Contact information for Geneva, Africa, Asia and Latin America(Home) |
9-10-2006 How can you help?
Your donation is highly appreciated and will enable the SFD to continue its work.(Home) |
8-11-2005
ICRC physical rehabilitation activities
Link to ICRC main site. Access to documents giving details of specific programmes, including annual reports on physical rehabilitation programmes.
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28-11-2008
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2-12-2011 Case history, real hair clippers
Mr. Nguyen Hoang works today as a barber. His prosthesis is as important for his work as his hair clippers are. (Home) |
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