International NGOs in Prosthetics & Orthotics Handicap International, Cambodia Trust & ROMP Amanda S. Barizo & Richard Zay
Dec 25, 2014
International NGOs in Prosthetics & OrthoticsHandicap International, Cambodia Trust & ROMP
Amanda S. Barizo & Richard Zay
Overview
• Introduction• International NGOs• Organization Profiles
• Handicap International• Cambodia Trust• Range of Motion Project
• Conclusion and Discussion
Introduction
~25.5 million people in need of prosthetic & orthotic devices (USAID, Appropriate Technologies in Low Income Countries, 2010)
Leading causes of amputation may differ from N. America
Need for orthoses outweighs need for prostheses even in war-affected countries.
Introduction
(WHO, P&O in Developing Countries, 1999)
Global Efforts in P&O
Definition of NGO
“Independent, voluntary association of people acting together on a continuous bases, for some common purpose, other than achieving government office, making money, or illegal activities.”
(UNESCO Encyclopedia)
“NGOs are private organizations such as associations, federations, unions, institutes, and other groups; they are not established by a government or by intergovernmental agreement.” (ICRC)
Role of an International NGO in P&O
Advise and support local authorities
Budget future running costs
Evaluate long-term needs
Study and strengthen local capacity for management of programs
Begin producing prostheses and orthoses as fast as possible
Handicap International
Founded in 1982 Began work in Cambodia, Thailand, Burma and
Laos Work has expanded to 60 countries with national associations in Switzerland, Belgium, France, USA Germany, UK, Canada and Luxembourg
Title
Handicap International
Handicap International
Handicap International & Healing Hands for Haiti
Cambodia Trust
UK-based Charity founded in 1989 Operates mainly in Southeast Asia
Cambodia, Timor-Leste, Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka
Cambodia Trust
Mission
“To enable persons with disabilities to participate in the life of the community”
Vision“Equal rights for persons with disabilities in an
inclusive, barrier-free society”
Cambodia Trust
Have helped establish four prosthetic & orthotic schools
1994 - Cambodian School of Prosthetics & Orthotics (CSPO)
2004 - Sri Lanka School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (SLSPO)
2009 - Jakarta School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (JSPO)
2011 - Philippine School of Prosthetics and Orthotics (PSPO)
Cambodia Trust
Cambodia Trust
Range of Motion Project (ROMP)
Mission“to provide artificial limbs and orthotic braces to those who do not have access to these services”
Vision“a more equal distribution of prosthetic & orthotic services
throughout the world”
Range of Motion Project (ROMP)
Active in Guatemala and Ecuador Based in Chicago, Illinois
Range of Motion Project (ROMP)
Accepts volunteers and organizes short-term trips
Accepts donations of componentry
See Website at
HTTP://WWW.ROMPGLOBAL.ORG
Riding for ROMP (2010)
A 4,000 mile trek from Oregon to Guatemala to raise money for amputees and people living with disability
Conclusion
NGOs can be operational, advocacy or both Range in size, funding, and geographical area,
and focus
Discussion
How relevant is this to us as future P&O professionals
Why work/volunteer in developing countries
What are the opportunities for technicians (ISPOCat. III)
Discuss advantages disadvantages/challenges/rewards
Any further questions?