In the heart of southwest Iran, a rural area near Ahvaz City is grappling with a tricky problem. This place experiences both floods and droughts, a weird mix that makes life tough for the locals. This is not just about the weather being unpredictable. It is about how people live and work with the land. Urban growth has made things more complicated. Economic, social, ...
The IGAD region, which includes eight countries, has seen both wins and setbacks when it comes to community involvement in health initiatives. The idea is simple: get locals involved in health programs and primary care. This can lead to better health services and make them last longer. But how well is this working out? A recent study looked into this question. It ga...
Down syndrome is a genetic condition that affects how a person develops. People with Down syndrome often face unique challenges in their daily lives. One big challenge is feeling like they belong in their community. Governments around the world have policies to help people with disabilities, including those with Down syndrome, feel more included. This review looked a...
Imagine a world where sports and physical activities help people with intellectual disabilities dive deeper into community life. Researchers decided to find out if this is really happening. They searched five major databases for studies that looked at how these activities impact community participation and inclusion. Turns out, there were only nine papers from North ...
What does it take for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) to feel included in their communities? A study from Québec City, Canada, explored this question by talking to adults with ID and those who support them daily. The research used interviews to understand what makes community participation easier or harder. Twenty people shared their thoughts. They pointe...
Once upon a time, a government program called Desaku Menanti relocated homeless residents to create a special village – the Mask Tourism Village in Malang. The idea was to showcase the unique Malangan Mask cultural heritage, and at first, it drew many curious visitors. However, the excitement didn't last long. Over time, the village became deserted, with no visitors ...