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?