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Communication
East Meets West
Listen to an introduction of a charitable organisation. Complete the table.
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| Name of organisation | East Meets West |
| Year it was founded |
(1) |
| Type of the organisation | (2) |
| Aim(s) |
- To provide health care, education, (3) - To help people Asia (4) |
| Programmes |
Inspire Sports; (5) |
Communication
Audio Script
East Meets West was started by humanitarian Le Ly Hayslip in 1988. Her initial aim was to help heal the wounds of war between the United States and Viet Nam. Since its foundation, East Meets West has become a non-governmental organisation with large- scale projects in Southeast Asia and South Asia. Its programmes are mainly in the fields of healthcare, education, clean water and good hygiene, and aim at helping people in Asia have better lives.
In Viet Nam, East Meets West has launched the "Inspire Sports" programme in Quang Tri Province to provide disabled people with opportunities to take part in sports with professional coaches and healthcare workers.
East Meets West is also working with Viet Nam Television on an international campaign called "Life is Beautiful" to raise awareness about the issues that disabled people are facing in the country, to raise funds to support them, and to create a more possitive attitude towards them.
East Meets West's programmes send the message that people with disabilities, despite their limitations, can overcome difficulties to achieve success in life.
Culture
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Look at these logos. What do you think they represent? How often is this day celebrated? What is its purpose? Then, read the text to check your guesses in the next tab.
Culture
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Quickly read the text to check your guesses.
Promoted by the United Nations, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (originally called 'International Day of Disabled Persons') has been celebrated on December 3 since 1992. The aim is to further raise awareness of disability issues and to call for world-wide support for the rights and well-being of disabled people. Although this day has a different theme each year, its general theme is equal opportunities and full integration of people of disabilities in society.
The following are some recent themes:
| Year | Theme |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Keeping the promise: Mainstreaming disability in the Millennium Development Goals towards 2015 and beyond |
| 2011 | Together for a better world for all: Including persons with disabilities in development |
| 2012 | Removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all |
| 2013 | Break barriers, open doors: for an inclusive society and development for all |
According to WHO (World Health Organisation), at least one-tenth (1/10) of the world's population live with a disability. Many disabled people still face challenges, discrimination, poverty and limited access to education, employment and health care. The percentage of disabled children not attending school varies between 65 and 85 percent in some African countries. That is why it is important that people with disabilities receive the right support to perform the best they can.
The way we think about disability has also changed. Disabled people are citizens like everyone else and have the same rights.
Read the text again and answer the questions.
1. Who promoted the International Day of Persons with Disabilities?
2. What is the aim of this special day?
3. What are the problems that many disabled people are still facing?
4. What is your suggestion for the theme for next year? Explain your answer.
Culture
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Promoted by the United Nations, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (originally called 'International Day of Disabled Persons') has been celebrated on December 3 since 1992. The aim is to further raise awareness of disability issues and to call for world-wide support for the rights and well-being of disabled people. Although this day has a different theme each year, its general theme is equal opportunities and full integration of people of disabilities in society.
The following are some recent themes:
| Year | Theme |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Keeping the promise: Mainstreaming disability in the Millennium Development Goals towards 2015 and beyond |
| 2011 | Together for a better world for all: Including persons with disabilities in development |
| 2012 | Removing barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all |
| 2013 | Break barriers, open doors: for an inclusive society and development for all |
According to WHO (World Health Organisation), at least one-tenth (1/10) of the world's population live with a disability. Many disabled people still face challenges, discrimination, poverty and limited access to education, employment and health care. The percentage of disabled children not attending school varies between 65 and 85 percent in some African countries. That is why it is important that people with disabilities receive the right support to perform the best they can.
The way we think about disability has also changed. Disabled people are citizens like everyone else and have the same rights.
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