Algeria: Desert marathon

13-02-2013 Photo gallery

On the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a dozen patients from the ICRC physical rehabilitation centre in Tindouf, south-western Algeria, took part in the Noukhaila desert marathon.

- Rabouni, Algeria.
  To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the ICRC put up a sign indicating the meeting point for people going to Noukhaila physical rehabilitation centre. The ICRC drives patients the 5 km from the meeting point to the centre, where they can receive the care they need.
  © ICRC / v-p-dz-e-00122

Mariem and Habiba at the start of the Noukhaila desert marathon.

Noukhaila, Algeria.
Mariem and Habiba at the start of the Noukhaila desert marathon.
© ICRC

The Sahrawi Red Crescent set up a refreshment post for the competitors in the desert marathon organized by the ICRC to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Noukhaila, Algeria.
The Sahrawi Red Crescent set up a refreshment post for the competitors in the desert marathon organized by the ICRC to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
© ICRC / v-p-dz-e-00124

The competitors receive a warm welcome at the finishing line.

Noukhaila, Algeria.
The competitors receive a warm welcome at the finishing line.
© ICRC / v-p-dz-e-00125

A Sahrawi artist plays a traditional instrument.

Noukhaila, Algeria.
A Sahrawi artist plays a traditional instrument.
© ICRC

One of the patients from the ICRC physical rehabilitation centre who took part in the ICRC desert marathon.

Noukhaila, Algeria.
One of the patients from the ICRC physical rehabilitation centre who took part in the ICRC desert marathon.
© ICRC / v-p-dz-e-00126

Young residents of the Martyr Chreif centre for mine victims in Nouhkaila soak up the festive atmosphere that accompanied the events marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Noukhaila, Algeria.
Young residents of the Martyr Chreif centre for mine victims in Nouhkaila soak up the festive atmosphere that accompanied the events marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
© ICRC

Young Sahrawis from nearby refugee camps await the starting signal for the Noukhaila desert marathon.

Noukhaila, Algeria.
Young Sahrawis from nearby refugee camps await the starting signal for the Noukhaila desert marathon.
© ICRC

As heart problems prevent Mohamed Salem from walking with orthotic devices, the ICRC physical rehabilitation centre in Noukhaila has provided him with a wheelchair.

Noukhaila, Algeria.
As heart problems prevent Mohamed Salem from walking with orthotic devices, the ICRC physical rehabilitation centre in Noukhaila has provided him with a wheelchair.
© ICRC / v-p-dz-e-00127

Habiba (left) and Mariem from the ICRC physical rehabilitation centre show off their medals.

Noukhaila, Algeria.
Habiba (left) and Mariem from the ICRC physical rehabilitation centre show off their medals.
© ICRC / v-p-dz-e-00128

The Sahrawi Red Crescent set up a refreshment post for the competitors in the ICRC desert marathon.

Noukhaila, Algeria.
The Sahrawi Red Crescent set up a refreshment post for the competitors in the ICRC desert marathon.
© ICRC / v-p-dz-e-00123

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