http://www.unimondo.org/article/archive/2126 it_IT http://www.unimondo.org/article/view/159298/1/2126 Don Gabriele Pipinato responsabile della comunità di St. Martin nella diocesi di Nyahururu in Kenya, riprende il dialogo con i lettori di Unimondo dopo i tragici fatti del gennaio scorso. "Non si vive più nella paura" - scrive don Gabriele. "Certamente non mancano motivi di preoccupazione per un governo di coalizione che vive nel sospetto reciproco e per i rifugiati che stanno affrontando il dramma di una vita precaria, tuttavia non si vive nella paura. Non c’è più l’incertezza del futuro, l’an http://www.unimondo.org/article/view/159297/1/2126 Pubblichiamo l’intervista rilasciata a Christophe Chaland della rivista francese ‘Panorama’ a Jean Vanier, fondatore delle Comunità dell'Arca che ringraziamo per la traduzione e concessione del testo. “Oggi nel mondo ci sono 134 comunità (e una ventina sono in fase di costituzione - ndr). E ci sono anche 1500 comunità “Fede e Luce”. Ho proprio l’impressione – afferma Jean Vanier - anzi per me è evidente, che Dio si è servito di me. Come anche di tanti altri. Non ho mai avuto un piano. Ho sempr http://fi.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/83010 Turkin hallituksen ja Kurdistanin työväenpuolueen PKK:n sissien väliset taistelut jättävät jälkeensä tuhansia vammautuneita kurdeja, joilla ei useinkaan ole muuta vaihtoehtoa kuin hakeutua Eurooppaan. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/158862/1/2126 Punarbhava, a new interactive website for the disabled, is a one-stop cyber shop for information, aids, appliances, research and employment. The portal was recently launched at the Indian capital, along with the release of a new screen reader software for the blind. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/158325/1/2126 There are approximately 60 million persons with disabilities in India. Most of them are poor, living in rural areas. It is pity that only 1.5% of them are the beneficiaries of various poverty alleviation and welfare schemes. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/157876/1/2126 Even after the ban on its use, the hazardous impact of pesticide Endosulfan sprayed in cashew plantations in Kerala, continues to affect the communities. The state government's relief package of Rs 5 million and other schemes have proved inadequate to rehabilitate the victims. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/157413/1/2126 Sharayu Precision is a Pune-based company in western India that believes in providing the first opportunity of employment to those who are physically or mentally challenged. Its founder Subhash Chuttar has been honoured with prestigious Hellen Keller Award for his contribution to the cause. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/157077/1/2126 Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) have killed and maimed hundreds of people in Afghanistan in 2007, says the UN Mine Action Centre for Afghanistan. These explosive remnants of war left behind by various military factions during the 90s continue to endanger the lives of civilians. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/156373/1/2126 Only a fraction of the millions of children with disabilities in Bangladesh are able to get basic education, owing to government’s apparent indifference in ensuring their educational rights. However, the country's social welfare secretary says all that may change soon. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/156197/1/2126 For visually challenged people in western Indian state of Maharashtra, the life will become much easier with the setting up of a special resource centre in Pune. The centre will provide them 100 different services and equipment under one roof like medical treatment, walking sticks, audio calculators, braille watches, computer software, etc. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/155977/1/2126 For decades the Jaipur Foot – not only in India where it is made but also in many other countries – has helped people living a normal life despite losing their limbs. It is now being further improved by using new technology and material. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/155917/1/2126 The right to decent work of persons with disabilities, a new report by ILO calls for renewed efforts to support people with disabilities in the world of work. Many among approximately 470 million disabled persons of employable age often face disproportionate levels of poverty and unemployment. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/155810/1/2126 To mark the occasion of International Day of Disabled Persons on December 3, a two-day event, ‘Abilities Mela’, was held in Indian capital New Delhi to showcase the skills and talents of people suffering from variety of disabilities. Organised by National Trust and supported by major corporate groups, the event also had a job fair to provide them with opportunities for work. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/155793/1/2126 On the occasion of International Day of Disabled Persons, December 3, Juan Somavia, DG of the International Labour Office in a message emphasised on the need to provide employment to people with disabilities and allow them to live with dignity. Exclusion of the disabled results in a loss of some US $1.94 trillion to global GDP. http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/155642/1/2126 Bill and Milinda Gates Foundation has extended a grant of 100 million dollars for polio eradication worldwide. The grant will target Afghanistan, India, Nigeria and Pakistan, the last four countries in the world where fresh cases of polio still keep surfacing.