THEIR PURPOSE
Mission
A Leg To Stand On (“ALTSO”) is a non-profit organization providing free orthopedic care – including prosthetic limbs, orthotic devices, mobility aids, corrective surgery and rehabilitative care – to children in the developing world. Our mission is to offer children who have lost their limbs in traumatic accidents or suffer from congenital disabilities the physical capabilities to access the opportunities and self-esteem earned through education, work and mobility.
Where they work
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Somaliland
Services
Prosthetic Fitting; Orthotic Fitting; Prosthetic Fabrication; Orthotic Fabrication; Medical / Surgical Care; Rehabilitation / Training; clubfoot correction
How you can help
Financial Assistance; Materials, Components, and Equipment
Organization type
Non-profit
Year founded
2002
Service fees
No
Who they serve
Children