Yasamin, 8, lost the use of her leg during a shelling as she was fleeing her village with her family in Herat province. With HI’s help, including physical therapy and orthosis, she is now back in school | © E. Blanchard / HI
Yasamin, 8, lost the use of her leg during a shelling as she was fleeing her village with her family in Herat province. With HI’s help, including physical therapy and orthosis, she is now back in school | © E. Blanchard / HI
These photos show three children who are thriving with rehabilitation care and psychosocial support.
One day, when Sosan and her father were out for a walk, she was hit in the leg by a bullet. Her father rushed her to hospital, but she lost the use of her leg.
Sosan was given rehabilitation sessions to learn to walk again using a walker. She talked to Marzia, a psychologist with Humanity & Inclusion, who helped her cope with the sadness she was feeling. Today, Sosan is back at school.
"Whenever I have any free time, I draw, sew or read. I love reading books in English. After my studies, I want to become an English teacher.”
One day, on their way to school, Asef and his friends approached an unfamiliar object. It was a mine. It exploded, killing his sister and cousins. Asef lost his right leg in the accident. With the support of Humanity & Inclusion, Asef received an artificial limb and crutches. He is now having rehabilitation sessions to learn to walk again.
"Thanks to the help of Dr Hashimi, I can walk again. In the day, I go to the mosque and draw at home. My school is too far away, so I can't go back there yet. But as soon as I’m better, I want to go back to school. Then I can become a doctor myself and help other people.”
Yasamin was injured by shelling as her family attempted to flee their village. Strengthening her muscles with physical therapy and using a leg brace, she's able to walk again and has returned to school.
