Name: There are no scraps of men
Uploaded: 2011-12-23T15:02:17Z
Duration: 18 min 45 s
Description: Alberto Cairo's clinics in Afghanistan used to close down during active fighting. Now, they stay open. In this powerful talk, Cairo tells the moving story of why -- and how he found humanity and dignity in the midst of war.

Alberto Cairo's clinics in Afghanistan used to close down during active fighting. Now, they stay open. In this powerful talk, Cairo tells the moving story of why -- and how he found humanity and dignity in the midst of war.

There are no scraps of men

Physical rehabilitation is not just about artificial limbs, but about rebuilding lives and dignity, even in war zones. When a clinic in Kabul reopened during active fighting to help a legless man and his son, it sparked a movement that never closed its doors again. Employing disabled people transformed patients into agents of change, proving that those once called 'scraps of men' can lead and inspire. Today, thousands find hope and jobs through policies that put empowerment and inclusion first.