Iran’s Community-Based Rehabilitation programme provides services to 95 per cent of the country’s rural population with disabilities, reaching around 450,000 individuals.
Launched in 1994, the programme aims to reduce poverty and enhance quality of life by empowering those with disabilities through local support and development initiatives. Originally introduced by the World Health Organisation (WHO), the initiative has evolved into a multifaceted approach that promotes inclusive development and aligns with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). This is reported by
Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS.
The programme is a collaborative effort, engaging people with disabilities, their families, and local communities alongside governmental and non-governmental organisations in health, education, social, and economic development.
It focuses on improving access to essential services, including healthcare, education, and rehabilitation. The implementation is a combined effort involving the Iranian Ministry of Health and Medical Education, the Ministry of Interior, and the Ministry of Sports.
This strategy is expected to promote social inclusion, equal opportunities, and holistic rehabilitation through the active inclusion of people with disabilities in community growth.
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