Jawzjan disabled distributed Turkey-funded wheelchairs

SHIBERGHAN (Pajhwok): Some disabled people, who received wheelchairs in northern Jawzjan province, said on Saturday they would be able to continue their studies with the help of wheelchairs and become effective members of society.

At least 57 disabled persons were distributed wheelchairs by Qoyash Development and Welfare Organisation in Jawzjan on Saturday.

Nasrullah, a disabled person, said he lost his leg as a result of a blast while hurling his cattle five years ago. “My hairs were burnt and I lost two legs as a result of the blast.” He said.

Nasrullah added after the incident he was unable to work. “From the past two years, I have been studying and I hope to complete my education and have a bright feature.”

Habiba Noorzad, another disabled person who also got a wheelchair, said “The lack of wheelchair made it difficult for me to study. Today I am happy that wheelchairs from friendly country Turkey will help me continue my studies.”

Noor Mohammad Qoyash, head of the Qoyash Welfare Organization said: “Well-off people in Turkey purchased these wheelchairs and sent to us, which are distributed to 57 disabled people.”

Those who received the wheelchairs are people affected by the ongoing war, he added. He said candidates for the wheelchairs were identified earlier through a survey.

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