Freedom of mobility for amputees
The project will provide comprehensive prosthetic care to 50 low-income amputees in Uganda, facilitating their mobility, employment opportunities, and psychological well-being. The amputees will receive a Circleg prosthetic. The Circleg prosthetic system is one of a kind, it is designed specifically for the needs of amputees and prosthetists in low and middle income countries, developed with their close contribution. It is comfortable, certified and durable, easy to fit and repair, light, able to withstand harsh conditions (high humidity, water, impact) and available at half the price of equivalent solutions. It is assembled close to beneficiaries, in Kenya and manufactured according to the principles of the circular economy, made entirely of recyclable materials. Circleg will also provide training for both prosthetists and amputees, to ensure beneficiaries receive appropriate care and prosthetics are appropriately used. The project will also address the psychological impact of limb loss and boost overall life satisfaction.
Founded in 2018, Circleg is a Swiss NGO. Its product is designed specifically for the needs of amputees and prosthetics in low and middle income countries, developed with their close contribution.
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Type
Health / Community DevelopmentDuration
August 2024 - July 2027Location
UgandaWith whom
Circleg
Website
Uganda
Population
42.9 million (2017)
Per Capita Income
USD 600/year (2017)
Poverty rate *
21% (2016)
Literacy rate
70% (2016)
Human Development Index
162nd out of 189 countries (2018)
Uganda’s economy has continued to post strong growth, by many developing country standards. It nevertheless remains a very poor country and far from the middle-income status it aspires to. Although the poverty rate has greatly declined from 39% in 2002 to 19% in 2012, the strong population growth has meant that the absolute number of poor people has remained the same. One in three children has no food to eat during the school day and 27% of children under five are stunted. Agriculture accounts for 25% of the country’s GDP and employs 77% of the adult population. However, the productivity of smallholder farmers remains low due to lack of access to services such as credit and insurance and reliance on traditional farming methods.
Sources: World Food Program, UNICEF, World Bank, 2016 Human Development Report, Human Development Indices and Indicators (2018 Statistical Update)
*The percentage of the population living below the national poverty line.