Wheelchairs
We believe that everyone should have access to the dignity, freedom and independence that mobility brings. That’s why we provide wheelchairs in places where people otherwise wouldn’t have access to them.
Types of wheelchair
We adhere to the World Health Organization wheelchair provisioning guidelines, which specify that a wheelchair has to be appropriate for the user’s needs and environment. This is why we distribute different types of chairs according to the age, medical condition and lifestyle of each recipient.
For children with extra postural support needs – includes head, thigh and trunk supports.
Rough terrain chair with bike tyres, making it durable and locally repairable.
Allows users to travel further for longer – perfect for people with good upper body strength.
Our suppliers
We purchase the majority of our chairs in bulk from social enterprises that share our ethos and vision. Where possible, we buy chairs from local suppliers, in order to support local infrastructure and jobs, and work closely with producers to assist with product development.
ASSESSMENT
Every beneficiary is medically assessed to make sure they are provided with the appropriate care and device
FITTING
Chairs are fitted to users according to the user’s condition, postural support needs, and ability
TRAINING
Users receive training in how to use and look after their wheelchair
FOLLOW-UP
Each recipient receives a follow-up call or visit from our local partner to make sure they are getting the most out of their new chair
