Our Wheelchair
ISO-certified, medical-grade, built for durability on African terrain.
Durable, Low-Maintenance
Our wheelchairs average 45 lbs., are constructed of powder-coated steel tubing and built with the intention of being low maintenance. They are foldable for ease of transport and equipped with removable armrests, swing-away footrests, solid rubber tires, composite rims, sealed bearings and heavy-duty front casters for use on non-flat terrain.
We can purchase and deliver a wheelchair to a person with physical disability across Africa for an average of $150. This wheelchair would normally cost $500 in developed countries — but our bulk sea container purchasing (up to 280 wheelchairs per container) brings the cost down dramatically.
The brand-new wheelchairs we deliver would retail for over $500 in most first-world countries. They are specifically designed to withstand the harsher conditions in most developing countries. The donation and wheelchair delivery process is tracked at every stage — once distributed, a personalised photograph of the recipient is provided to all sponsors from our headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria.
The need for proper fitting is very important. We encourage our partner organisations to seek the assistance of qualified Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists. Our wheelchairs are not intended for individuals with extreme disabilities such as CP, spinal cord injuries, or motor control disabilities — these individuals may require more specialised devices.
Seat Width Guide
We offer wheelchairs in varying seat widths to ensure proper fitting. The 12" and 14" wheelchairs are typically given to children and small adults; 16", 18" and 20" are typically given to adults.
Serving Those Most in Need
We have found that the majority of the individuals we serve will benefit greatly from the receipt of a standard manual wheelchair. When giving a wheelchair to a recipient it becomes necessary to weigh the benefit of simply having a wheelchair against not having one at all.
Does the wheelchair enable the family to better care for the recipient? Does receiving a wheelchair mean that a caregiver will no longer have to physically carry a recipient everywhere they go — to fields to work, to doctor's appointments, or to the bathroom? Does the wheelchair allow beneficial mobility even if that means only the limited ability to sit in a family room rather than lay on a floor or bed?
The vast majority of the wheelchairs we distribute go to African nations. Many of the people receiving wheelchairs from us are receiving one for the very first time in their lives — be they 5 years old or 75 years old.
$150 Delivers One Wheelchair
Your donation of $150 fully covers the purchase and sea-freight delivery of one brand-new, ISO-certified wheelchair to a recipient across Africa. A wheelchair of equivalent quality retails for $500 in developed countries.