Website of the ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled
Mission: The ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled supports physical rehabilitation services in low-income countries.
Priority is given to former projects of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

 
2-12-2011
International Day of Person with Disabilities – 3 December
On this occasion, the ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled is emphasizing that the physical rehabilitation needs of people with disabilities are under-addressed and rarely considered a priority.

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    • 12-5-2006
    About the ICRC special fund for the disabled
    The SFD’s primary aim is to ensure the continuity of ICRC physical rehabilitation activities in cooperation with local partners.

    Learn about our mission, origin, structure and funding.
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    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.
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    9-3-2010
    Highlights
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    14-3-2011
    Presse Release - Construction Begins on Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute in Haiti
    Healing Hands for Haiti International announces start of construction of the new outpatient rehabilitation facility sponsored by the ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled.
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    22-11-2010
    Haiti: thousands of disabled Haitians to benefit from rebuilt clinic
    Over the next twelve months, the ICRC Special Fund for the Disabled (SFD), with financial support from the American Red Cross and the Norwegian Red Cross, will rebuild and re-equip – and later help to maintain – one of the most important physical rehabilitation facilities in Haiti, which is managed by Healing Hands for Haiti International (HHHI). This will benefit thousands of disabled people in the country.
    See also: Haiti: handicapped children learn to enjoy life again
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    Reports and publications
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    26-1-2010
    SFD General policy guidelines
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    9-5-2011
    Annual report 2011
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    23-9-2010
    Mid-term report 2011
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    SFD brochure
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    Frequently asked questions
    In English, French, Spanish
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    Quick links
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    Contact us
    Contact information for Geneva, Africa, Asia and Latin America
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    How can you help?
    Your donation is highly appreciated and will enable the SFD to continue its work.
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    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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    News & Stories
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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.
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    20-1-2011
    Case story of an amputee fisherman
    Mr Tô was wounded by a mine blast while serving as a soldier with the former South Vietnamese army.
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    29-11-2010
    Case story of an amputee truck driver
    Mr. Chi was a truck driver when he had a mine accident
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    28-11-2008
    Case story of an amputee becoming handicraft teacher and athlete
    When 12, Thuan lost her leg in a traffic accident. Life became all dark for the young girl.
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    1-12-2009
    Video - "To walk and work again" on YouTube
    Real life examples of SFD activities and beneficiaries
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