Rehabilitation Through Paralympic Sport
| Name | Rehabilitation Through Sport |
| Location | Angola, Sri Lanka |
| Aim | Increase the quality of life for persons with a disability in post-conflict or developing nations, through the mobilization of expertise in the value and application of sport in rehabilitation, through a human rights based approach. |
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Pilot Project in Angola: Assisting Amputees and Other Persons with a Disability (2004-2005)
Angola was chosen as the site for the pilot for this project as it is among the top three most affected countries for landmines in the world. From 1975 to 2002 Angola endured a civil war that caused significant numbers of new amputees.
Rehabilitation Through Sport in the Tsunami Areas (ReSTA, 2005-2006)
As a result of the Tsunami that hit Southeast
Asia in December 2004, and to address the needs specific to persons with a
disability, the International Paralympic Committee has been working with the
National Paralympic Committee of Sri Lanka to provide hope and improve the
standard of living for persons with a disability in Sri Lanka affected by the
Tsunami through sport and increase awareness and understanding about sport for
persons with a disability.
