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UN ESCAP in China
Gavin Gough

UN ESCAP in China

The Social Development Division of the UN ESCAP agency works to promote the rights of vulnerable social groups, such as the poor, persons with disabilities, the elderly, young people, persons affected by AIDS and HIV, women and migrants. This assignment produced images which are empowering but which also convey the problematic issues of development work in the region.

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Feb 05, 2018
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Feb 08, 2022
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Li lost both of his arms in an industrial accident. Support from the Disabled Persons' Federation allowed him to open a shop, not only providing practical support but also helping him to integrate into the local community.
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A community based rehabilitation programme has helped Li learn how to order stock, using a pen in his mouth or between his toes to operate a computer.
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Li has recently married. He and his wife have a daughter, who receives extra tuition from a CBR field worker. The family now run a successful business in Kunming, China.
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Li had an accident at the age of two, which caused osteomyelitis and, eventually, the loss of his left leg. His artificial limb allows him to lead an active life and he can still ride his motorcycle.
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Despite losing his leg, Li's artificial limb allows him to lead an active life and he still maintains a thriving vegetable garden.
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Xiong's leg was badly injured in an industrial accident at a factory. Support from the local Disabied Persons' Federation has allowed him to retrain as a farmer and provided the skills required to manage an orchard on his farm.
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Xiong holds a handful of peaches grown in his orchard. The training he received from the local Disabled Persons' Federation has enabled him to retrain as a farmer.
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Feng suffers from cerebral palsy and autism but, with the support of his parents, the CBM field workers and the local Disabled Persons' Federation, he has learned to walk.
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Feng receives daily physical therapy sessions and, despite suffering from cerebral palsy and autism, has been able to stay at home with his parents, who provide around-the-clock support and attention.
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Feng receives daily physical therapy sessions and, despite suffering from cerebral palsy and autism, has been able to stay at home with his parents, who provide around-the-clock support and attention.
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Tam Yang suffers from cerebral palsy and has visual, hearing, physical and intellectual impairments. The CMB have provided counselling and guidance to Tam's parents and have contributed to a comprehensive rehabilitation plan in collaboration with Tam's doctors, extended family and the local Disabled Persons' Federation.
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Despite suffering from cerebral palsy, Tam has been able to make significant progress. He receives daily physical therapy from his mother and CBM filed workers. His mother says, "No matter what happened to Tam, we would never give up".
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Wang suffers from disabilities caused by polio but is able to run a successful repair shop and retains mobility courtesy of a three-wheeled chair provided by the local Disabled persons' Federation.
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Even though Wang, who had polio, cannot easily visit his customers, they bring electrical items to his shop for repair. The shop was donated by the local Disabled Persons' Federation. Wang's son is studying at university on a scholarship provided by the DPF.
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Duan is described as a "local legend" by friends and neighbours. He became blind at the age of 40 years after suffering glaucoma. He said "I felt bad because I could not see. I felt troubled because I was unable to do simple tasks". As a result of various therapeutic services, Duan now walks with a cane and has a cleaning job at a local college, where his daughter works as a teacher.
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Students at a University of the Third Age (U3A) perform traditional Tai Chi moves during a performance. Universities provide learning and social classes for retired and elderly citizens.
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An elderly woman studies a foreign language in a language lab at a University of the Third Age (U3A). Older people can learn new languages and many other skills with state-of-the-art technology.
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A woman singing during a rehearsal at a University of the Third Age (U3A). Older citizens can take advantage of any one of dozens of different classes.
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A woman learning to play the piano on an electronic keyboard during a class at a University of the Third Age (U3A).
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Students rehearse a traditional Chinese dance performance at a University of the Third Age (U3A).
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