Taking a STAND
Formerly Legs4Africa, and now STAND with the tagline "We Walk Together", the global non-government organization’s mission remains the same: recycling prosthetic legs for prosthetic users in sub-Saharan Africa.
With a team of retired volunteers dismantling donated legs, and checking the components for suitability, STAND sends them to partners in Africa “to transform lives through improved mobility and independence,” explained Tom Williams, the NGO’s founder. “STAND rescues approximately 2,000 prosthetic legs from landfill every year, which amounts to about 8,000 kg of componentry.”
STAND’s work also includes tackling the issues and impact of diversity and gender representation in the prosthetics and orthotics sector. “Without diverse perspectives, the unique experiences and needs of female patients may not be fully addressed, leading to gaps in rehabilitation services,” shares Williams. To that end, STAND produced an exceptional seven-part impact video series featuring a selection of amputees who have benefitted from its services.
One such beneficiary is Oumie, whose path to becoming a technician began after she lost a leg in a childhood car accident. Oumie's determination led her to pursue a career in prosthetics, driven by her desire to make a difference in the lives of others facing similar circumstances. Thanks to the training funded by STAND, Oumie is now an accomplished technician working at the Rehabilitation Centre in Banjul.
Learn more at STAND and meet Oumie.
STAND’s work also includes tackling the issues and impact of diversity and gender representation in the prosthetics and orthotics sector. “Without diverse perspectives, the unique experiences and needs of female patients may not be fully addressed, leading to gaps in rehabilitation services,” shares Williams. To that end, STAND produced an exceptional seven-part impact video series featuring a selection of amputees who have benefitted from its services.
One such beneficiary is Oumie, whose path to becoming a technician began after she lost a leg in a childhood car accident. Oumie's determination led her to pursue a career in prosthetics, driven by her desire to make a difference in the lives of others facing similar circumstances. Thanks to the training funded by STAND, Oumie is now an accomplished technician working at the Rehabilitation Centre in Banjul.
Learn more at STAND and meet Oumie.
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