Afghanistan is one of the most mine-affected areas
in the world. Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR JAPAN) has set up
offices
in Kabul (January 2002) and in Taloqan in Takhar Province (May 2002). We have
been conducting mine actions and providing assistance for people with disabilities
(PWD).
Mine Actions
Since
January 2002, AAR JAPAN has been carrying out mine/UXO risk education programs
and supporting
mine clearance in conjunction with the HALO Trust. AAR JAPAN has cooperated with
the United Nations Mine Action Center for Afghanistan (UNMACA) to develop methods
and materials suited for use in Mine Risk Education programs in Afghanistan.
Mine
Risk Education for children
Assistance for the
People With Disabilities
AAR
JAPAN have set up two physiotherapy clinics in Takhar Province in northern
Afghanistan
for PWD, such as landmine survivors, secondly Polio etc. Through physiotherapy,
AAR JAPAN intends to recover the mobility of disabled people and increase their
self-reliance and participation to their society.
AAR JAPAN also refers PWD in need of prosthesis to the UN orthopedic workshop
center by covering the expenses.
Afghanistan
Since
January 2002, AAR JAPAN has been carrying out mine/UXO risk education programs
and supporting
mine clearance in conjunction with the HALO Trust. AAR JAPAN has cooperated with
the United Nations Mine Action Center for Afghanistan (UNMACA) to develop methods
and materials suited for use in Mine Risk Education programs in Afghanistan.
AAR
JAPAN have set up two physiotherapy clinics in Takhar Province in northern
Afghanistan
for PWD, such as landmine survivors, secondly Polio etc. Through physiotherapy,
AAR JAPAN intends to recover the mobility of disabled people and increase their
self-reliance and participation to their society. 