Disability

Blog Post:  UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities crippled without action and commitment ›

The UNCRDP is a patronizing act of distancing wrapped in the appearance of “rights.”

Blog Post:  Jordan's Queen visits Mercy Corps disability-rights project ›

Country: Jordan

Jordan's Queen Rania recently visited a school where we're helping mainstream children with disabilities.

Shipping Clothing to Colombia's Landmine Victims ›

Country: Colombia

Mercy Corps is helping landmine survivors in Colombia rehabilitate and reintegrate into their communities. As part of our effort, we recently sent donated shoes and sweaters to 240 survivors in Nariño.

Blog Post:  Empowering Iraqis with disabilities ›

Country: Iraq

Last week, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki attended the second national conference of the Iraqi Alliance for Disability Organisations, which Mercy Corps helped create.

Life, Interrupted ›

Country: Central African Republic

We're assisting Luc Mbarte and more than 400 other vulnerable families in a troubled area of Central African Republic through the Gates Foundation-funded Global Food Crisis Response Programme.

Video:  Sports for Life ›

Country: West Bank/Gaza

In 2008, the Palestinian Federation for the Disabled became the Palestinian Paralympics Committee (PPC). Its purpose is to enhance the skills and abilities of people with disabilities through sports.

Campaigning for Iraq's Disabled ›

Country: Iraq

NBC's Ned Colt reports the story of Tiana Tozer, a Mercy Corps staffer in the Middle East who is making a difference in the lives of disabled Iraqis — and advocating for their rights in a changing country.

Amira's Journey to Um Dukhun ›

Country: Sudan

For Amira's family, one of thousands of families flocking to displacement camps in Darfur's Dukhun, the start of the rainy season is no reason to celebrate.

Access Middle East ›

Country: Jordan

In a region generally hostile to persons with disabilities, Karen Saba hopes to fuel a dialogue that will change perceptions.