Bangladesh
Establishing the rights of people with disabilities
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Bangladesh is located in Southern Asia and is one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world.
Handicap International has been working in Bangladesh since 1997 to ensure people with disabilities have access to and are included in every area of life. We aim to raise the standard of living of people with disabilities, promote their full and meaningful participation in development programmes, and to empower persons with disabilities to claim their rights.
Key Facts - Bangladesh
• Population: 164.4 million
• Household Consumption: $788 per year
• Life Expectancy: 67 years
• Human Development: ranked 129th out of 169 countries
Source: UNDP HDR 2011
Social inclusion through sportMonir, 18, lives in Tangail District in Bangladesh. He was born with cerebral palsy, but his disability no longer prevents him from playing football with his friends.
A practical training course to raise awareness of disabilityHandicap International not only provides assistance to people with disabilities during emergency situations, such as floods, cyclones and earthquakes. It also identifies the difficulties facing disabled persons and tries to find solutions to those problems.
