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Life with microcephaly in war-torn Afghanistan – in pictures

15th May, 2018 · admin

The Guardian (UK): In an impoverished country where support is limited at best, people with disabilities must look to their families for help. Mahgul, 69, is the sole carer for her four siblings, who suffer from microcephaly – a birth defect that prevents the skull from growing. The condition is so rare in Afghanistan that there

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Posted in Health News | Tags: birth defect, disabled, microcephaly |
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Disabled Swimmer Wins Gold For Afghanistan In The US

21st April, 2018 · admin

Tolo News: Abbas Karimi, an 18-year-old Afghan swimmer, took gold in his category in the 50m backstroke on Friday night at the World Para Swimming Series in Indianapolis in the United States on Friday.  The swimmer, from Parwan province, scooped two gold medals at last year’s World Para Swimming Series in the US.  Click here to

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Abbas Karimi, disabled, Parwan, Swimming |
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Disabled American, Afghan Soldiers Face Different Realities

9th March, 2018 · admin

Samir Rassoly VOA News March 9, 2018 ATLANTA, GEORGIA — It was a sunny day. As U.S. Staff Sergeant Jonny Jones was on patrol in Afghanistan’s Helmand province – suddenly – a land mine exploded, changing the life of this U.S. Marine forever. “Joey” as his friends call him, lost both of his legs in the

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Posted in Other News, US-Afghanistan Relations | Tags: Afghan Army, disabled |
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Afghan Woman Overcomes Disability, Becomes a Success in US

14th January, 2018 · admin

VOA News January 14, 2018 A young Afghan woman living in Florida is unable to use her hands. But that hasn’t stopped her from leading a successful and productive life. As VOA’s Khadija Homa Alkozai reports, sometimes sheer determination can transform a disability into a miraculous journey.

Posted in Afghan Women, Other News, US-Afghanistan Relations | Tags: Afghan-American community, disabled |
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Disabled Cricketers Start Training Session In Kabul

12th November, 2017 · admin

Tolo News: Disabled cricketers on Sunday started a training program in Kabul to prepare for upcoming tournaments.  The players will train for one week and 40 players are attending.  The players are being trained and coached by local and foreign trainers.  Click here to read more (external link). Other Sports News Afghanistan lose to Sri Lanka

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Beach Soccer (Football), Cricket, disabled |
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Afghanistan’s disabled war veterans making a living on the street

5th September, 2017 · admin

The Independent (UK): Afghan soldier Mehrullah Safi’s military career ended in southern Helmand province last year when a rocket-propelled grenade exploded next to him, severing his right leg. Now he sells mobile telephone cards in the street. Click here to read more (external link).

Posted in Other News, Security | Tags: disabled |
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Meet the British mother who helped Afghanistan become a cricket nation

23rd July, 2017 · admin · 1 Comment

The Telegraph (UK): It is perhaps apt that growth of the world’s most polite sport in the harshest of conditions can be attributed, in some part, to British intervention. Fane’s mission has always been to spread grassroots access through training camps, equipment and running tournaments. Click here to read more (external link). Other Sports News Disabled

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Posted in Afghan Sports News, Afghan Women, Britain-Afghanistan Relations | Tags: Basketball, disabled, wheelchair basketball |
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Disabled Afghan Swimmer Wins 2 Gold Medals At World Series

12th June, 2017 · admin

Tolo News: Abbas Karimi, an 18-year-old disabled Afghan swimmer, has won two gold medals at the U.S Indianapolis Para Swimming World Series. He is the first Afghan to qualify for the 2017 World Para Swimming Championships in Mexico which will be held later this year. Karimi, who was born without arms, is now through to the Mexico championships after he won

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Cricket, disabled, Swimming |
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Every blast in Afghanistan sends shivers down the spine of these cricketers

1st June, 2017 · admin

Hindustan Times: Every time there is a blast in Afghanistan, it sends shivers down the spine of these three Afghanistan cricketers who represent the country’s disabled team. Abdullah Liwal, Shafiqullah Samim and Bashir were part of the 15-member Afghanistan disabled cricket team that recently played a T20 series against India in Greater Noida, near the Capital.

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Posted in Afghan Sports News | Tags: Cricket, disabled |
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