Where & How – handproject.org

You are not alone…

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 650 million individuals worldwide suffer from a disability. Untapped land mines, war, and diseases such as diabetes and polio have left many with amputated limbs. Of the disabled population, 80% reside in resource-constrained countries. More specifically, 2.4 million of the 3 million upper-limb amputees worldwide live in low-income countries. According to WHO, less than 5% of the population in the developing world has access to rehabilitation services.

How can I get a hand?

Our upper limbs and hands reach beneficiaries through organised Fitting Camps.

These are organised by local NGOs and / or charities who mobilise beneficiaries to central locations where our team does the fitting, as well as training.

We work with, and train, local orthopaedic technicians.

Our trainers are, usually, past beneficiaries of our hands.

Below is a list of countries we currently serve.

Please use the Contact Form to ask us about Fitting Camps in these countries or to inquire about bringing The Hand Project to your country.