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Through participation in leisure activities participants learn develop their own personal abilities, to stand up for themselves and learn how to win and how to loose. It also creates the possibility to fight mental problems caused by being neglected and it gives opportunities to strengthen the self-image. Regular participation in (physical) leisure activities is essential for the prevention of diseases, improvement of physical strength and the promotion of health.
It is for all these reasons that the right of participating in leisure activities is stated in the International Convention on the Rights of the Child!
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The situation for people living in developing countries is often of a poor standard; especially for the weaker people in the society, who live under very bad circumstances. For those people, adapted & integrated leisure activities are a way to leave the daily problems behind for a moment. Participating in leisure activities can be a therapeutic way to help the physical, social and mental well-being. This especially counts for people living with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. Integrated leisure activities bring children, youth and their families of all ages and backgrounds together.
Due to being neglected, vulnerable groups like children with disabilities are living an isolated life in which they do not have much contact with their peers. Especially for young children it is important that they belong to a certain group with whom they can identify themselves. Participating in leisure activities gives children a chance to interact with their peers.
