Disabled children raise awareness for their cause through a photography workshop

By John Varoli. MOSCOW, Russian Federation, 7 September 2007 - With a growing economy, thanks in part to the country’s abundant natural resources, Russia is fast becoming a place of opportunity. However, children with disabilities are still struggling to find a better place in society.

In response, UNICEF and its Russian partner, Perspectiva, are working to bring inclusive education for children with disabilities to the top of the social agenda.

UNICEF and Perspectiva recently organized a five-day photography workshop for 20 children with disabilities. Each disabled child was accompanied by a volunteer without disabilities. This was the fifth workshop of its kind organized by UNICEF in Russia over the last two years.

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