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News Landmines and explosive remnants of war: delivering on the promises to victims 26-6-2009 News release 4-1-2009 News release Section Physical rehabilitation The ICRC provides physical rehabilitation to people injured by anti-personnel mines or by other types of explosive weapons, as well as in a large variety of other types of incident. Access to documents giving details of specific programmes, including annual reports on physical rehabilitation programmes, and the Special Fund for the Disabled. Injuries inflicted by anti-personnel mines or other explosive weapons can lead to amputation, severe disability and psychological trauma. These casualties require specialist surgery and post-operative care in the first instance and rehabilitation and psychological support in the longer term. International Day of Persons with Disabilities,
3 December 2008 Not all countries have the means to provide the specialized care and social benefits required by the war-disabled. The ICRC has assisted over 70 physical rehabilitation centres around the world to provide physiotherapy and produce prostheses, orthoses, crutches and wheelchairs. This helps the physically disabled to regain some measure of mobility and contributes indirectly to their economic independence. Special care is taken to collaborate closely with local partners, to use appropriate materials and to train national staff. In the longer term, this makes it easier for national partners to take over the running of these fully equipped and staffed workshops.
See also: Landmines
 Key document7-5-2009 Physical Rehabilitation Programme: Annual Report 2008Physical rehabilitation programmes help to restore the dignity of amputees and other disabled persons, not only by restoring them to an upright position but also by reintegrating them into their families and communities and enabling them to work and gain an education. This report describes the worldwide activities of the ICRC Physical Rehabilitation Programme in 2008, working to help disabled people affected by conflict. (ICRC Activities\Assistance\Health\Physical rehabilitation) Report Includes PDF Feature28-7-2009 Iraq: prostheses and a motorcycle revive hope for HassanFather of six, Hassan Majid Rasoul, was once a farmer in Erbil – where he was born in 1951 – until he lost his legs in an attack. He recovered and managed to get on with his life. He shares his story with the ICRC’s Avin Yassin Mohammad. (The ICRC worldwide\Middle East and North Africa\Iraq) Feature Includes Photo 23-1-2009 Afghanistan: Sandali stoves, a blessing and a curseIn Afghanistan the Sandali stove is a popular, cheap heating method. But its use is also fraught with danger, such as asphyxiation or accidental burning. The ICRC’s Jessica Barry explains. (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\Afghanistan) Feature Includes Photo 28-11-2008 ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled: walking tallThe ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled is celebrating 25 years of helping people to walk and work again. Claire Doole reports on the work the Fund is doing in Africa to improve access to quality treatment and care. (ICRC Activities\Assistance\Health\Physical rehabilitation) Feature Includes Photo 28-11-2008 Special Fund for the Disabled: Ethiopian landmine victim wants to be a doctorTesfahun Hailu from Ethiopia lost his leg and part of his arm six years ago in a landmine accident. Thanks to an artificial leg provided by the ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled, Tesfahun was able to return to school. Now 19, he is determined to become a doctor. (ICRC Activities\Assistance\Health\Physical rehabilitation) Feature Includes Photo 28-11-2008 Sudan: how wonderful it is to walk again The armed conflict that raged in Southern Sudan for years until 2005 killed nearly two million people and maimed thousands of others. Mary Angau, who was only seven when she lost her leg, shares her story with the ICRC’s Anne Kilimo. (The ICRC worldwide\Africa\Sudan) Feature Includes Photo 7-10-2008 Sri Lanka: a step towards self-relianceIn Sri Lanka lack of transport and financial means makes it difficult for hundreds of disabled people to get treatment and orthopaedic devices. An ICRC-supported rehabilitation centre in Jaffna comes to their aid. (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\Sri Lanka) Feature Includes Photo 15-4-2008 Chad: restoring lost dignityIn a society where it is difficult for people with a handicap to find their place, orthopaedic care helps the victims of mines, accidents and road accidents to restart their lives. (The ICRC worldwide\Africa\Chad) Feature Includes Photo 5-11-2007 The Cairo Chronicles : bits of life in KabulAlberto Cairo is head of the ICRC's programmes for the war disabled in Afghanistan. Over the past 18 years he has met many ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Extracts from his diary. (ICRC Activities\Assistance\Health\Physical rehabilitation) Feature Includes Photo Field newsletter8-6-2009 The ICRC orthopaedic programme in AfghanistanThe ICRC has been permanently present in Afghanistan since 1987, and the orthopaedic programme was one of its first activities. The first ICRC Orthopaedic Centre opened in Kabul in 1988. More than 90,000 Afghan disabled have been assisted through the Orthopaedic Programme. Today, this programme is the ICRC's largest activity in Afghanistan and the institution is more than ever committed to do its utmost to continue supporting physically disabled Afghans. (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\Afghanistan) Field newsletter Includes PDF 11-5-2007 Kunming Physical Rehabilitation CentreThe Kunming Physical Rehabilitation Centre is operated by the Yunnan branch of the Chinese Red Cross Society with the financial and technical support of the ICRC. The centre opened in early 2004 and began to expand its follow-up services in 2005 with the opening of two repair workshops in the south of the province. Since its opening the centre has provided orthopaedic and physiotherapy care for 850 amputees. (The ICRC worldwide\Asia and the Pacific\China) Field newsletter Includes PDF ICRC film19-9-2006 Afghanistan: surviving the PeaceTravelling on roads, working in the fields or even walking to school are fraught with danger in many parts of Afghanistan. After decades of war the country is littered with landmines and explosives which continue to kill and maim. Among recent victims is 15-year-old Kabir who returns to the scene of his accident to tell his story. (Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Films\From the field) ICRC film Includes Video 8-12-2004 Relay for lifeThis film presents the inspirational story of Najmuddin, Director of the ICRC orthopaedic centre in Kabul, Afghanistan, as he makes his way to Cairo to carry the Olympic flame and represent landmine victims throughout the world. Najmuddin lost both his legs at the age of eighteen when he drove over an anti-tank mine. (Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Films\Assistance) ICRC film Includes Video 31-12-2003 A new life for MohsinMohsin, a young man from Kabul, Afghanistan, was badly injured in an accident two years ago which left him paraplegic. This video tells the story of how he overcame his terrible injury and found a new role in life as a grocery shop owner, with the help of the ICRC's Home Care programme. (Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Films\Assistance) ICRC film ICRC Publication18-1-2009 Exercises for lower-limb amputees: gait trainingThis booklet/CD-ROM provides examples of basic post-prosthetic exercises for use by physiotherapists, physiotherapy assistants, orthoprosthetists and others involved in the gait training of lower-limb amputees. The aim of these exercises is to help amputees regain their self-confidence and to walk as well as possible. (Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Publications\Assistance) ICRC Publication Includes PDF 13-7-2007 Polypropylene technology The ICRC Physical Rehabilitation Unit was established in 1979, marking the start of a long-term commitment to promote the use of a technology appropriate to the specific context in which the ICRC operates. In low-income or developing countries affected by war, the role of this inexpensive and high quality technology is crucial, making rehabilitation services more affordable and accessible and making the long-term survival of rehabilitation centres more likely. (Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Publications\Assistance) ICRC Publication Includes PDF 28-6-2007 Prosthetics and Orthotics Manufacturing GuidelinesThese Manufacturing Guidelines are designed to provide the information necessary for the production of high-quality assistive devices. These informative manuals are designed to promote and enhance standardization of ICRC polypropylene technology, to provide support for training in the use of this technology and to promote good practice in this field. (Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Publications\Assistance) ICRC Publication Includes PDF 9-8-2005 Caring for landmine victimsEvery year, tens of thousands of people are killed or injured by landmines and other explosive remnants of war. Those that survive are often disabled for life and need long-term care, not only rehabilitation but also social and economic support. This leaflet examines the challenges involved in providing assistance to the victims. (Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Publications\Assistance) ICRC Publication Includes PDF 17-8-2004 Support for life: physical rehabilitation programmeA brochure and DVD-Rom combination, this product has been created to mark the 25th anniversary of the ICRC's physical rehabilitation programme. In addition to outlining the history and achievements of the programme, it is intended to raise awareness of the long lasting needs of persons with physical disabilities. The DVD-Rom is an excellent resource containing several overviews, various related publications, photo galleries and videos. (Info resources\ICRC publications and films\Publications\Assistance) ICRC Publication Includes PDF Interview29-5-2008 Amputees in Sahrawi refugee camps to receive artificial limbsOn 15 May 2008 the ICRC began manufacturing artificial limbs for Sahrawi amputees living in the refugee camps around the town of Tindouf, in south-western Algeria. Monhem Arab, an ICRC limb-fitting technician, explains how he and a physiotherapist have been working in Tindouf for the past year on a project to help the disabled. Monhem Arab, who is Lebanese, has been fitting people with artificial limbs for over 20 years, about half that time for the ICRC. (The ICRC worldwide\Middle East and North Africa\Tunisia) Interview Includes Photo Photo Collection9-7-2008 Angola: three decades of service to the war-disabled Angola has thousands of victims of land mines, a legacy of war. Recently the ICRC handed to the authorities its physical rehabilitation programme, which has assisted victims for nearly three decades. (Info resources\Photos\Africa) Photo Collection Includes Photo 17-4-2008 Afganistan: landmine survivors play football As the clock counts down to Euro 2008 ™, the ICRC and UEFA have teamed up to help the survivors of landmines in Afghanistan through the www.scorefortheredcross.org campaign. Recently, a group of Afghan landmine victims organized a football match outside the ICRC's orthopaedic centre in Kabul to show their support for the charitable campaign. (Info resources\Photos\Asia and the Pacific) Photo Collection Includes Photo More in this sectionOther site2-11-2006 ICRC special fund for the disabledThe ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled (SFD) ensures the continuity of programmes of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) on behalf of people affected by conflict and supports physical rehabilitation centres in developing countries. (Info resources\Other sites\Red Cross and Red Crescent) Other site 13-2-2006 The 12th World Congress of the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO)The ISPO World Congress is the premiere global event for multidisciplinary prosthetic and orthotic care. The ISPO Canada National Society is pleased to welcome you to Vancouver to enjoy the scientific sessions, workshops and symposia, expansive trade exhibits, and active social programs. Congress dates are July 29 - August 3, 2007. (Info resources\Other sites\Non-governmental organizations) Other site  |
