Wheel Chairs Distribution Jalozai Camp
The increasing insurgency and rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) forced the Pakistan Army to start a military operation against the miscreants. As a result of this armed conflict, a large percentage of the population from the tribal areas in North West Pakistan were forced to flee their villages and move into more secure areas.
SPADO, for the welfare of IDPs from Mohmand and Bajaur Agencies, worked as an implementing partner of UNICEF on issues of child protection in Jalozai camp, under a project named "Child Protection in Emergencies". The geographical focus of this project was Estate 1, Estate 2 and KG 2 of Jalozai camp.
SPADO, with the aim of facilitating vulnerable children in Jalozai camp, distributed 12 wheelchairs to disabled children with support from UNICEF. SPADO's Child Protection Monitors conducted a survey, identified these children, and referred them to health facilities (Merlin), where they were prescribed wheelchairs by doctors.
At the distribution event, on 14th June 2010, camp administration was also present on invitation of SPADO's child protection coordinator. Mr. Arbab Arshad (Deputy Chief Coordinator, Camp) was the guest of honor and recognized and appreciated SPADO's efforts, stating that SPADO has been dedicatedly playing a role in this regard, and thanked the organization on behalf of camp administration.
12 wheelchairs were distributed among 8 boys and 4 girls. The parents/guardians of these children said they had consulted other forums regarding the issue too, but unfortunately were not assisted — they were thankful to SPADO for its efforts and provision of wheelchairs. The event was also covered by AVT Khyber in its news strip on the same day.
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