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KATHMANDU Nike Air Max 95 Black Australia , Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- Some persons with disabilities ( PWDs) who have been forced to beg for a living because of limited employment prospects in Nepal are now reinventing their lives through art.

Originally from India, Ananda Kumar Paswan, 20 years old, was born with no hands. Despite his physical defect, he can still draw by holding his marker or brush with his elbows.

"At the beginning it was extremely difficult for me to draw. I discovered my passion for art nine years ago. I spent years practicing and all my hard work have paid off. My drawings are very popular now Nike Air Max Black Australia ," the young artist told Xinhua.

But since he was young, life has been cruel to Ananda. "When I was seven years old, a man tried to buy me from my father. Before making a living out of my drawings I used to survive begging for food and money on the streets of Kathmandu," Ananda narrated.

Over the years from being a street mendicant, Ananda has turned into an "urban star." Hundreds of people now watch him as he draws on the sidewalks of Kathmandu oftentimes mesmerized by the gentle manner in which he brushes away the remains of colored crayons Nike Air Max 90 White Australia , the sharp lines, and the harmony in the choice of colors.

For 50 rupees or less than a dollar, he sells a signed drawing and there are many takers.

When asked how he feels when people stare at him, he simply answered "People look at me in disbelief. But the more they realize my disability, the more they appreciate how I have been able to overcome it through art."

For many PWDs in Nepal Nike Air Max White Australia , art has become therapeutic: a way not only to make ends meet but also to rediscover their talent and carve their own identity.

Blind from birth, Ram Prasad Kumar, 15 years old, makes a living by playing the flute and singing on street corners. "I started playing music at the age of 7, my family never took care of me because of my disability but the people whom I regularly meet on the streets respect me Nike Air Vapormax Flyknit Australia , and often spend some time listening to my music," Ram Prasad told Xinhua.

The musical talent of this young boy is remarkable. He even plays the flute with his nose.

The latest population census reports that almost 2 percent of Nepal's population has some form of disability, but the country still lags behind in supporting this most vulnerable sector of the population.

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Indeed, in Nepal PWDs are still treated as objects of pity. They are often hidden and the notion that they have equal rights is only ephemeral because in reality PWDs are not being provided with their basic human needs such as health, education and employment opportunities.

"People with disabilities have very limited access to services. This is a big challenge for Nepal. There have been some improvements but a lot still needs to be done," Danee Luhar, a UNICEF official Nike Air Max 2018 Mens Australia , said.

The government of Nepal has signed the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2006 (UNCRPD). Despite some improvements, the road ahead is still long but the government has to ensure that this particular sector of the population would be given their rightful place in Nepalese society.

SUVA, Aug. 29 (Xinhua) -- Fiji needs to prepare better for natural disasters, Minister for agriculture and national disaster management Inia Seruiratu said here Tuesday.

The minister made the remarks at a meeting of the Pacific Resilience Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange.

Seruiratu said that with climate change, natural disasters are now more frequent and more intense.

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He said Fiji needs to change from cultural reaction to cultural prevention when faced with disasters.

Seruiratu said the ongoing development must be sustainable and not done just for the sake of development.

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