Meet Irina - she received a sewing machine from Operation Mercy to help with her family's income. She is one of five children in a family living in the Fayzobod district. Two of her brothers are mildly disabled. The younger brother attends school while the older brother, who has a…
Projects 
Tajikistan Disability Project
Tajikistan Disability Project
Disability Project
One sewing machine makes a difference |
Thursday, 03 November 2011 10:33 Written by Op Mercy Tajikistan |
Irina with a traditional Tajik dress she has produced for a customer
"The little boy reached out and touched my hand to avoid a collision. He is visually impaired, like nearly all of the 118 students at the regional boarding school for the blind. Some children are completely blind, while others only need strong glasses and large print. Those with better vision…
Disability Project
Through food and clothing distribution, Operation Mercy seeks to improve the condition of disabled people so they can pursue higher education and/or better jobs. Operation Mercy also advocates for their rights in society and equality in education, and for support of families with a disabled member. A goal is to help these families start a micro business.
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