Reference :
V-P-AF-E-03032
Date :
29/10/2024
Caption :
Kabul, ICRC physical rehabilitation center. Little Mohabbatullah and Yusuf, both suffering from cerebral palsy, receive treatment at the center.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
“Afghanistan: A year of responding to numerous humanitarian challenges
In 2024, communities in Afghanistan continued to face a dire situation marked by persistent economic challenges, natural disasters and the consequences of decades of armed conflict. International sanctions and reduced foreign aid created further challenges, contributing to a grim situation in a country where millions of people are grappling with poverty, food insecurity and difficulties in accessing essential services like health care.
The plight of vulnerable groups, including women, children and people with disabilities, is particularly concerning. This alarming situation requires sustained international attention and long-term support to ensure that essential assistance reaches those in need.
- Katharina Ritz, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Head of delegation in Afghanistan.
[...]
Witnessing his sons’ progress after receiving treatment at the ICRC-supported physical rehabilitation facility, their father, Matiuallah, feels more hopeful now. "I was terrified for my boys. Watching them crawl painfully on their chests shattered me. But now, seeing the strength slowly returning to their legs, I witness small but powerful steps towards healing. This is exactly what I had prayed for before coming here.".
The ICRC operates its largest physical rehabilitation programme in Afghanistan, with seven centres across the country providing vital physical and social rehabilitation support to over 200,000 people with disabilities each year. [...]"
ICRC website, article 31-12-2024
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
3567x2006
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
