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Afghan Amputee Bicyclists for Rehabilitation and Recreation (AABRAR)

AABRAR has implemented a Bicycle Rehabilitation Program for disabled men and boys to teach them how to ride and repair bicycles according to their individual disabilities. The bicycle is the most common mode of transportation in Afghanistan. Most people are too poor to afford cars of taxis, and the public transportation system does not provided adequate access to many areas. Many disabled people are isolated due to the associated problems of mobility which comes with disability. This hinders them from working and leading a normal life. Teaching disabled people to ride bicycles helps to improve their physical mobility, increases their participation in all aspects of life, and strengthens their independence and self confidence…Read more about this fascinating organization!

[This organization is brought to you by SurvivorCorps’ TAP Associate, Owais.  Thanks for your hard work!]