Syria: Assisting refugees with disabilities
According to a recent report by Handicap International (HI), the use of explosive weapons has dramatically affected the lives of more than 5.1 million Syrians. Many of them are displaced inside Syria, where 57% of public hospitals are only partially functioning or completely out of service. The war wounded and disabled especially struggle to find the needed long-term therapeutic services.
Many victims who managed to cross the border looking for safety in neighbouring countries are being provided with the treatment for their war injuries and disabilities through partners, like Handicap International.
Location : Beddawi camp, Lebanon
Photo credit: HI/Frederik Buyckx Dec 2014
Syria: Assisting refugees with disabilities
According to a recent report by Handicap International (HI), the use of explosive weapons has dramatically affected the lives of more than 5.1 million Syrians. Many of them are displaced inside Syria, where 57% of public hospitals are only partially functioning or completely out of service. The war wounded and disabled especially struggle to find the needed long-term therapeutic services.
Many victims who managed to cross the border looking for safety in neighbouring countries are being provided with the treatment for their war injuries and disabilities through partners, like Handicap International.
Location : Beddawi camp, Lebanon
Photo credit: HI/Frederik Buyckx Dec 2014