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Orthotics, Prosthetics & Rehabilitation Humanitarian Database

Search the O&P/Rehab Humanitarian Database below for detailed information about humanitarian organizations serving the worldwide O&P/Rehab community. Contact us to include your organization.
Organizations listed in this database are encouraged to sign on to the ISPO Code of Conduct.


Australia Africa North America Central America Middle East Europe Asia South America

Click the map to show only organizations from that region, or you can select all regions.

Central America

Arnold Franke World Limb Bank Foundation 

Mission:

The World Limb Bank provides the global, Web-based infrastructure for sharing information between suppliers and users of donated prosthetic resources. It's MISSION is to help charities efficiently deploy and world clinics to obtain, prosthetic components that deliver the highest standard of prosthetic care to impoverished amputees worldwide. Its AMBITION is to empower amputees in developing nations thereby transforming societies; establishing a cultural consciousness of amputees as productive and independent citizens. Read More

Countries Served:

GLOBAL: Qualified Clinics from Developing Nations ***LOWER LIMB PROSTHETIC COMPONENTS ONLY***

Services Provided:

Prosthetic Fitting

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Materials, Components, and Equipment

www.limbbank.org

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

Barr Foundation, The 

Mission:

To reach out to people who have experienced limb loss, who lack finacial resources and do not qualify for any other funding assistance, and to provide those individuals with assistance in obtaining appropriate and qualified prosthetic fitting and rehabilitation to live productive and active lives with dignity.

Countries Served:

United States, Sierra Leone, Bosnia, Phillipines, Guyana, Mexico, Nicaragua, Honduras, Cuba,Columbia,Ecuador,Gautemala

Services Provided:

Prosthetic Fitting, Education, Funding, Prosthetic Fabrication

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Volunteers, Materials, Components, and Equipment

This organization has endorsed the ISPO Code of Conduct for International Non-Governmental Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Mobility Assistance.

www.oandp.com/barr

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

Center for International Rehabilitation 

Mission:

The Center for International Rehabilitation (CIR) is a Chicago-based not-for-profit organization that develops research, education and advocacy programs to assist people with disabilities worldwide in achieving their full potential.

Countries Served:

The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RERC) and E-learning department serve El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Afghanistan, Tanzania, and India. The International Disability Rights Monitor (IDRM) has produced regional reports covering all countries within Asia and the Americas.

Services Provided:

Education, Rehabilitation / Training

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Volunteers, Materials, Components, and Equipment

www.cirnetwork.org

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

Central American Medical Outreach, Inc. 

Mission:

CAMO is a non-denominational Christian organization providing medical equipment, community service, supplies and training to the impoverished regions of Central America. It is the vision of CAMO to be a leader in providing and integrating safe medical equipment, related medical education and volunteer trainers in Central America. We work in partnership with our developing country counterparts to identify and implement all programs. The quality and commitment of our volunteers and services is recognizd as the best avavailable. Read More

Countries Served:

Honduras

Services Provided:

Prosthetic Fitting, Orthotic Fitting, Medical Equipment / Supplies, Education, Funding, Prosthetic Fabrication, Orthotic Fabrication, Medical / Surgical Care, Rehabilitation / Training

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Materials, Components, and Equipment

www.camo.org

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

Children of the Americas 

Mission:

With the belief that all mankind has a non-waiverable interest and responsibility in the children of the world regardless of national origin, religion, or race and that the children of today are the future of the world tomorrow, and knowing that there are children in the world who lack adequate medical and/or surgical care, who lack educational opportunity, and who have disrupted home lives, and that there are significant and willing resources available to help some of those children overcome those problems, COTA shall be a referral agency dedicated to the purpose of: A. Read More

Countries Served:

Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Bolivia, World

Services Provided:

Prosthetic Fitting, Orthotic Fitting, Medical Equipment / Supplies, Education, Funding, Medical / Surgical Care, Rehabilitation / Training

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Volunteers, Materials, Components, and Equipment

www.childrenoftheamericas.com

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

Florida O&P Outreach Team 

Mission:

The FOOT Foundation – Florida O&P Outreach Team was formed to provide orthotic and prosthetic services to children and adults of impoverished countries. The foundation is also committed to giving back to the local community and will pick one charity that resides in the State of Florida and offer assistance. The FOOT Foundation will not represent any private or public business or any institution. Florida O&P Outreach Team: Improving lives one person at a time.

Services Provided:

Prosthetic Fitting, Orthotic Fitting, Education, Prosthetic Fabrication, Orthotic Fabrication, Rehabilitation / Training

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Materials, Components, and Equipment

This organization has endorsed the ISPO Code of Conduct for International Non-Governmental Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Mobility Assistance.

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

Healing Hands for Haiti International Foundation, Inc. 

Mission:

Healing Hands For Haiti International Foundation, Inc Our Mission We are dedicated to fostering the expansion and quality of rehabilitation services for the benefit of physically disabled adults and children in Haiti. We operate on the principle that the best way to serve the people of Haiti is to enable them to serve themselves. Our 4 Points of Emphasis are: 1) Rehabilitation education 2) Clinical treatment 3) Disability prevention 4) Increasing public awareness of disabilities and rehabilitation in Haiti Our Vision To provide physical rehabilitation, education, and treatment to the people of Haiti. Read More

Countries Served:

Haiti

Services Provided:

Prosthetic Fitting, Orthotic Fitting, Medical Equipment / Supplies, Education, Funding, Prosthetic Fabrication, Orthotic Fabrication, Medical / Surgical Care, Rehabilitation / Training

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Volunteers, Materials, Components, and Equipment

www.healinghandsforhaiti.org

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

International Foundation for the Physically Disabled 

Mission:

It is the primary mission of The International Foundation for the Physically Disabled (IFPD) to provide necessary and appropriate prostheses, orthotics and durable medical devices for various individuals of limited financial means, as well as victims of war and the disabled in third world & developing countries.

Services Provided:

Prosthetic Fitting, Orthotic Fitting, Medical Equipment / Supplies, Education, Prosthetic Fabrication, Orthotic Fabrication, Rehabilitation / Training

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Volunteers, Materials, Components, and Equipment

This organization has endorsed the ISPO Code of Conduct for International Non-Governmental Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Mobility Assistance.

www.theifpd.org

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

John Craig 

Countries Served:

Central America, South East Asia, India, Africa-Sierra Leone, Angola, Tanzania, Uganda, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Volunteers, Materials, Components, and Equipment

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

Limbs for Life Foundation 

Mission:

Limbs for Life is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to providing fully functional prosthetic care for individuals who cannot otherwise afford it and raising awareness of the challenges facing amputees.

Countries Served:

Turkey, Peru, China, Phillipines, Mexico

Services Provided:

Prosthetic Fitting, Medical Equipment / Supplies, Funding, Prosthetic Fabrication

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Volunteers, Materials, Components, and Equipment

This organization has endorsed the ISPO Code of Conduct for International Non-Governmental Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Mobility Assistance.

www.limbsforlife.org

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

Michigan Society To Advance Rehabilitation 

Mission:

To provide amputees with the ability to live a productive life regardless of their limb loss.

Countries Served:

USA, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, other Central and South American countries

Services Provided:

Prosthetic Fitting, Education, Prosthetic Fabrication, Rehabilitation / Training

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Materials, Components, and Equipment

www.m-star.org

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

Physicians for Peace 

Mission:

To build peace and international friendships through medicine.

Countries Served:

Turkey, Dominican Republic, Jordan, Iraq, Guatemala, Haiti, Philippines

Services Provided:

Prosthetic Fitting, Orthotic Fitting, Medical Equipment / Supplies, Education, Prosthetic Fabrication, Orthotic Fabrication, Rehabilitation / Training

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Volunteers, Materials, Components, and Equipment

This organization has endorsed the ISPO Code of Conduct for International Non-Governmental Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Mobility Assistance.

www.physiciansforpeace.org

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

POCO a POCO Service Society 

Mission:

Our goal is to provide a variety of quality medical, surgical, paramedical, and dental care for children and some adults, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation, who could not otherwise afford treatment they need. We also work towards enhancing the capabilities of professionals in the countries in which we work. We encourage Canadians to become involved in service projects both at home and abroad.

Countries Served:

Guatemala, El Salvador, Phillipines

Services Provided:

Prosthetic Fitting, Orthotic Fitting, Medical Equipment / Supplies, Education, Funding, Prosthetic Fabrication, Orthotic Fabrication, Medical / Surgical Care, Rehabilitation / Training

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Volunteers, Materials, Components, and Equipment

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

Prosthetika 

Mission:

Our mission is to help improve the lives of physically disabled people who require artificial limbs and orthopedic braces.

Services Provided:

Prosthetic Fitting, Orthotic Fitting, Education, Rehabilitation / Training

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Materials, Components, and Equipment

This organization has endorsed the ISPO Code of Conduct for International Non-Governmental Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Mobility Assistance.

www.prosthetika.org

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

Range of Motion Project, NFP 

Mission:

Our mission is to provide no-cost prosthetic limbs and orthotic devices to those who cannot afford, or do not have access to these services. We recently completed construction of a fully functional laboratory in Zacapa, Guatemala and have begun treating this very needy population. We are always looking for volunteers and donations of rehabilitation materials including used prosthetic and orthotic devices.

Countries Served:

Guatemala

Services Provided:

Prosthetic Fitting, Orthotic Fitting, Medical Equipment / Supplies, Funding, Prosthetic Fabrication, Orthotic Fabrication, Rehabilitation / Training

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Volunteers, Materials, Components, and Equipment

This organization has endorsed the ISPO Code of Conduct for International Non-Governmental Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Mobility Assistance.

www.rompglobal.org

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

Sonrie Ministries 

Mission:

Sonrie Ministries, Inc. is committed to providing prosthetic care for amputees in Central America and the Caribbean. Our goal is to restore independence and mobility through artificial limbs, to improve self-image, self sufficiency, marketability, economic stability, and overall quality of life.

Countries Served:

Orange Walk, Belize, Central America

Services Provided:

Prosthetic Fitting, Orthotic Fitting, Medical Equipment / Supplies, Education, Funding, Prosthetic Fabrication, Orthotic Fabrication, Medical / Surgical Care, Rehabilitation / Training

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Volunteers, Materials, Components, and Equipment

This organization has endorsed the ISPO Code of Conduct for International Non-Governmental Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Mobility Assistance.

www.sonrieministries.org

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

World Rehabilitation Fund 

Mission:

Founded in 1955, the World Rehabilitation Fund is the pioneer organization devoted to the development and implementation of rehabilitation programs for people with disabilities throughout the world. Our mission is to enable people with disabilities in developing and war torn countries to achieve community and social integration through medical, physical, and socio-economic rehabilitation programs. WRF believes that all people, regardless of disability, have the right to participate fully in their communities, to attain education and viable employment. Read More

Countries Served:

World wherever needed

Services Provided:

Prosthetic Fitting, Orthotic Fitting, Medical Equipment / Supplies, Education, Funding, Prosthetic Fabrication, Orthotic Fabrication, Medical / Surgical Care, Rehabilitation / Training

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Volunteers, Materials, Components, and Equipment

www.worldrehabfund.org

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    

World Vision Inc. 

Mission:

To call people to a life-changing commitment to serve the poor in the name of Christ.

Countries Served:

Worldwide

Services Provided:

Medical Equipment / Supplies, Education, Funding, Medical / Surgical Care, Rehabilitation / Training

Needs:

Financial Assistance, Volunteers, Materials, Components, and Equipment

www.worldvision.org

    View the organization fact sheet for more detailed information.    


 

 

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