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Handicap International experience in Afghanistan - CBM

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The National Disability Survey <strong>in</strong> <strong>Afghanistan</strong> was carried out <strong>in</strong> 2005.It is the fi rst such study that covered the entire territory. Based on the<strong>International</strong> Classifi cation of Function<strong>in</strong>g, Disability and Health of theWorld Health Organization, and the Capabilities Approach of AmartyaSen, the NDSA aims to provide <strong>in</strong>sights <strong>in</strong>to the liv<strong>in</strong>g conditions,needs and hopes of Afghans with disability and their families. A briefoverview of the results is presented here <strong>in</strong> the Executive SummaryReport. This document is a fi rst glimpse <strong>in</strong>to the lives of this vulnerablegroup and provides a comprehensive understand<strong>in</strong>g that is vital <strong>in</strong>order to defi ne policies and programmes.European UnionUnited Nations

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