in stove repair works, 26 in book keeping, 399 in driving 1674 in construction and business establishments, 20 in plumbing 8 in auto mechanic); Women war disabled veterans constitute 18.1% of the total beneficiaries.  Economic empowerment; 3661 WDVs became beneficiaries in small businesses and enterprises, supported through the micro financing of the association. 530 were also provided with motor pumps, acquired land and got involved in agricultural productivity.  Additional financial support on health: Overall, the provision of medical service to PWDs has improved since independence. This is a result of the Government‟s strong political will and commitment to strengthen health services (eye and ear health, mental health, and injury prevention services). The organization, however, supported 380 of its members to receive medical services abroad by covering 70% of their transportation fee, 2520 of its members to have access to special medical teams inside the country including in addressing the sight problem of 503 members  Mobility Support: solicited 290 motor tricycles, 6 minibuses, 1500 wheel chairs, 3521 of crutches and walking aids and substantial number of ordinary bicycles to address mobility problems and challenges of the WDVs. There are also three orthopedic workshops managed by the MoLHW. They produce various types of appliances required by PWDs for easy mobility, participation and interaction of PWDs. Between 1991-2015, 42,168 PWDs (out of which 34,496 are males) have been provided with various appliances such as prostheses, orthesis, splint, crutches, arch support, spinal corset, baby‟s trolley, collar and wheel chairs which cost NKF 40,806,146.45. In the majority of the cases, the MoLHW provides them for free. 349. The severity of disability and health complications among persons with paraplegia, mobility problems and wheelchair users is given special attention. The Government procured 5 Mercedes vehicles with lift facilities and 3-wheel motorbikes to alleviate individual problems. These have served the mobility of severely injured war veterans and thereby enabling them to participate in skill training and gainful employment opportunities. Disabled students are also given transportation support to attend schooling. The “Donkey for School‟‟ is a project introduced by the MoLHW in 2004 with the aim of supporting CWDs access to schooling. The provision of the donkey also supported these vulnerable households helping them improve their livelihoods and generate income, transporting goods for sale etc. This project was evaluated by an independent external evaluator (consultant), who found that access for CWDs to schools increased through the provision of the donkeys. The project has covered over 1,184 families of children with Disabilities. 350. The Institution Based Rehabilitation Program (IBRP) for the war disabled in the Denden Camp in the capital city, Asmara, presently accommodates 330 severely injured war veterans (6.4% of the disabled) and their families. The rehabilitation camp has basic recreational, health and therapeutic service facilities for special care and treatment. The Government also provides a Page 90 of 100