- Developed from the United Nations' initiatives in early 1970's to address disabilities at the community level.  It has been described as a strategy within general community development for rehabilitation, equalization of opportunities, and social inclusion for adults and children with disabilities. It is implemented through the combined efforts of people with disabilities, their families and communities, and relevant health, education, and vocational services

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Community-based rehabilitation (CBR) in war-affected communities is an intervention promoting collaboration among families, organizations, and local networks to enhance the physical and mental abilities of youth and individuals with disabilities. While CBR is a globally endorsed strategy for social inclusion, its specific adaptations and potential benefits for children and families navigating the aftermath of armed conflict require ongoing empirical evaluation.

Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) in War-Affected Communities

Debra L Cameron, PhD OT (Reg) and others, Children with disabilities in low-income countries, Paediatrics & Child Health, Volume 10, Issue 5, 5/6 2005, Pages 269–272, https://doi.org/10.1093/pch/10.5.269

Children with disabilities in low-income countries 

World Health Organization. (2005). CBR: A strategy for rehabilitation, equalization of opportunities, poverty reduction and social inclusion of people with disabilities: joint position paper. 

 CBR: A strategy for rehabilitation, equalization of opportunities, poverty reduction and social inclusion of people with disabilities: joint position paper

Boyce, W., Koros, M., & Hodgson, J. (2002). Community based rehabilitation: a strategy for peace-building. BMC International Health and Human Rights, 2(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-698x-2-6

Community based rehabilitation: a strategy for peace-building

Community Based Rehabilitation History

In post-conflict settings, community-based rehabilitation (CBR) can function as a peace-building strategy. By actively involving marginalized individuals, including those with disabilities, in collaborative community efforts, CBR programs can help rebuild social cohesion, restore trust, and promote inclusive recovery in war-affected regions.

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