Alberto Cairo: Humanitarian award winner in Afghanistan
Channel: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Date: 2013-11-17

Alberto Cairo, head of the ICRC's physical rehabilitation programme in Afghanistan, has helped an estimated 100,000 Afghans disabled by landmine explosions and other accidents.  His  strong-held belief is that helping people walk again is not enough - they need to stand tall with dignity, pride a job and a place in society.  After two decades working in war-torn Afghanistan, Alberto has been awarded the Henry Dunant Medal for his service to humanity. 

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