Rural Study in India
13-24 December 2005
An APCD mission team consisting of a JICA expert on
ICT, 
the Human Resource Development Chief and three staff
from the HRD Section and Information Support Section were
sent to Bangalore, India. The main objective of this mission
was to collaborate with Movement for Rural Emancipation
(MORE) in order to gather information on rural community
development and participate in a Training for deepening
understanding of poverty, disability and development in the
rural context of India in order to apply using it in APCD
activities.
Mission members had the opportunity to learn by participating in an "Inclusive Education Workshop" implemented by MORE, share their experiences with spokespersons, CBR workers, social workers and also visiting persons with disabilities in 3 areas (Kurabalkota, Vayalpada and Madanapalle) as well as visiting some concerned disability organizations.
From this trip, mission members could gain more knowledge about "Community-based Rehabilitation" in India. They can now better understand the linkage between poverty and disability and, also realize that the "self sufficiency idea" and "community awareness" are important tools to help persons with disabilities live happily in their community.
