Abstract
Mr. Francisco Peralta is a Nicaraguan landmine survivor from Ocotal, Department of Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua, who, as with many landmine victims, lost much more than his limbs to this weapon. Mr. Peralta lost his livelihood, his ability to support his family, his self-confidence, and his overall happiness. Through his integration into the Organization of American States’ (OAS’s) rehabilitation program, however, his life has changed 100 percent. Today he stands as a testament to the success of the OAS program and the need for this type of program to assist landmine survivors and help them literally and figuratively get back on their feet. Mr. Peralta explains his traumatic accident and the physical and emotional pain he has experienced throughout the years as "in the past" and is now equipped to forge ahead as a productive member of his community and family.
Recommended Citation
Ruan, Juan Carlos
(2004)
"From Desperation to Self-Confidence: An Interview With Landmine Survivor Mr. Francisco Peralta,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 8
:
Iss.
2
, Article 8.
Available at:
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol8/iss2/8
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