World Day: Noemi Alphonse: "Let’s focus on our abilities before our disabilities"

On Wednesday, December 3rd, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities was celebrated at MGI in Moka, attended by Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam and several other guests, including Noemi Alphonse (photo), the Paralympic champion.

She moved the audience with a powerful and heartfelt speech: "Today, we are not just celebrating a date on the calendar; we are celebrating human dignity, courage, resilience, love, and determination. When a child is born with a disability, the life of a parent and the community is also changed..."