Reference :
V-P-AF-E-02382
Date :
23/04/2016
Caption :
Kabul, ICRC orthopaedic centre. Farzana, 34 years old, lost her right leg to a landmine when she was 14 years old. After leaving hospital she received a prothesis from the ICRC and began work at the orthopaedic centre some months later. Farzana meets Rustum, 3 years old, who lost her right leg a year ago in a car accident which also injured four other people. Farzana makes a prothesis cast, using quiet words of encouragement with Rustum.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
Farzana began in the laundry and later became a trainee orthopaedic technician. She continued her education with the ICRC support and completed a four-year technician’s training, followed by a further year’s study to upgrade her skills. Farzana became the family’s breadwinner, supporting her parents and 11 siblings. She has been working at the orthopaedic centre for more than 18 years.
Young Rustum and her family are from Wardak. Rustum's mother will bring her back few days later to have a prothesis fitted and start physical rehabilitation.
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
4272x2848
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
