THEIR PURPOSE
Mission
The mission of LIMBS is to empower local prosthetic clinics in the developing world to manufacture highly functional, low-cost prosthetic components for their patients, using regionally obtainable materials and simple tools. These components will enable amputees a new chance at an active lifestyle and the renewed opportunity to become productive members of society. We work with local clinics around the world, teaching them the manufacturing, repair, and fitting of the M1 Knee as part of a full prosthetic solution. The objective of LIMBS is to create local self-sufficiency, so that clinics are not dependent on donations, or imported components. These clinics are then able to provide superior prosthetic components to their patients at a price that is manageable to poor individuals around the world.
Where they work
Kenya, Senegal, India, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Domnican Republic
Services
Prosthetic Fabrication; Rehabilitation / Training; Education
How you can help
Financial Assistance; Volunteers
Year founded
2004
Service fees
No
Who they serve
Adults Children