Reference :
V-P-AF-E-02311
Date :
2015
Caption :
Kabul. After benefiting from the ICRC physical rehabilitation programme, Moharam, a 38-years-old-man who lost his hand, can play football.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
Story and account on app.icrc.org, 2015: “Football. Not just a game, but a game-changer for thousands in Afghanistan. Years of conflict, violence and desperate hardships have made life almost unbearable in Afghanistan. Landmines, once scattered across the country, have robbed thousands of their ability to do the most basic of things like being able to move around freely. While preventable childhood diseases, such as polio, have meant countless children have faced a daily struggle to simply be able to walk. But through our physical rehabilitation programmes across Afghanistan, adults and children alike are getting the chance to feel whole again, and for many, to play the game that they love – football. Changing lives through football. Facing life with a disability can be extremely challenging. At the ICRC-supported rehabilitation centre in Kabul, football is helping people to meet others who experience similar daily struggles and find strength within themselves. It is also helping people to regain their sense of self belief."
“My name is Moharam Ali. I am 38 years old and I work at the ICRC’s rehabilitation centre as the football coach. I lost my right hand about ten years ago. I was at home watching TV when a rocket hit our neighbour’s house. The impact was so strong that the explosion hit our house too. My family was screaming and crying, they were all very scared. I was very active before I lost my hand. I used to go to work and to school. But this all changed. I became very depressed. Luckily, I have a great family and they encouraged me to go the ICRC’s rehabilitation centre. I was given an artificial hand. I started to feel better within myself, so I decided to come to the centre every day. Little by little, things have started to get back to normal. I am working and going to school again. What does football mean to you? I feel happy and honoured to be part of this team. We inspire each other and other people too. They see that there is hope. They can also play, do sports and work. Football is great, it makes me happy. When I am playing, I feel very strong. I will never stop playing! “
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
5235x6990
Orientation :
portrait
Colour/B&W :
colour
