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Nairs experiences in the US are similar to women throughout the developing world...disabilities are percieved as curse or a personal failing. The view remains on what a person can not do rather than abilities.
For mothers who give birth to a child with a disability the result is often divorce and/or abandonment by her husband and extended family. She is blamed for bringing a child of "lesser value" into the world.
At CURE hospitals throughout the world, these mothers and their children are given hope through surgery, rehab, counseling and a range of empowerment programs for women to start their own business selling crafts or farming...
www.helpcurenow.org
Posted by Gerrylu | March 13, 2009 9:40 AM
Things for women are changing in Afghanistan...A recent study by Johns Hopkins University shows that since 2003, infant mortality rates in Afghanistan have declined by 18 percent from 165 to 135 per 1,000. The time frame for these encouraging statistics coincides with the establishment of the CURE hospital. CURE does not claim sole credit for the improvements, but believes its programs have helped to facilitate a more hopeful trend in this country.
In addition, CURE Kabul offers training programs for national medical professionals that educate them in advanced techniques in obstetrics, gynecology, midwifery, as well as orthopedic and cleft lip/palate surgery. Because of its positive impact on health care in Afghanistan, CURE has received numerous accolades for its services from the Afghan Ministry of Public Health.
Posted by Gerrylu | November 10, 2008 2:48 PM