Bolivia: New national federation for people with mental disabilities
On the weekend of November 8-9, 2014, a historic event took place in Bolivia. Then a national federation was formed for people with mental disabilities.
November 20, 2014
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Teachers from Nepal gain increased knowledge in the practical work
Kripa and Jyoti are teachers at a center for children with autism spectrum disorders in Nepal. Now they are in Sweden to learn and be inspired by what the activities for people with autism look like here.
November 6, 2014
A country with many pitfalls
Åsa Nilsson is a companion when the National Association of the Visually Impaired visits its partner organization in Managua, Nicaragua's capital. She is amazed at how someone is serious
September 14, 2014
Sele's school has been adapted to his needs
Harness is 11 years old. He has a disease called hydrocephalus. It can lead to dementia and physical disabilities. Sele has been lucky enough to attend a school that has chosen to learn how they can adapt the school and teaching so that Sele can participate.
August 8, 2014
Bolivian organization creates jobs and wins award
RSMH Roslagen - Riksförbundet för Social och Mental Hälsa supports an organization in Bolivia that works with the model social work cooperatives. The work of recent years has led to jobs and faith in the future, which has attracted the attention of many, not least the Bolivian government.
August 8, 2014
Women's cooperatives enable children's education
In the village of Arani, 70 percent of the inhabitants can escape and now a number of women are building up a new cooperative where they organize.
June 27, 2014
The first step towards inclusive education
Inclusive education is a major challenge, not least for poor countries where knowledge about various disabilities is still low.
June 16, 2014
Today, our children dare to tell that they have a hearing impairment
In Bolivia, few people know the difference between being deaf and having a hearing impairment. Therefore, APANH has turned to healthcare and discussed the importance of making the right diagnosis as early as possible
May 13, 2014
Wins international award for his rights work
The Swedish Association of the Visually Impaired's co-operation organization RUB - Rwanda Union of the Blind has won an award for its work in educating, engaging and giving a voice to people with visual impairments in Rwanda.
April 15, 2014
Jado fights for his sons to be respected
Jado lives with his family in the small village of Urugero, in the eastern province of Rwanda. He has six children. Two of them are blind. None of the sons have been allowed to go to the village school because the teachers have not considered it relevant that they should receive an education.
April 13, 2014