Our goal is to help partners achieve self-reliance and lead their development. This involves reducing conflict, preventing pandemics, and countering drivers of violence, instability, and security threats. We boost American prosperity by investing in markets, supporting businesses, and fostering stable, resilient, and democratic societies. As a global humanitarian leader, we stand with people during disasters and crises.
We focus on providing specifically designed wheelchairs for challenging terrains in developing countries. Our commitment extends to individual fitting by trained professionals according to World Health Organization standards. Collaborating with partners and volunteers, we ensure disabled individuals receive support and training for a healthy, confident, and inclusive life. The positive impact extends beyond individuals to families, communities, and economies.
Established in 1996, UCP Wheels for Humanity enhances mobility access and quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities in less-resourced countries. Through strategic investments, we leverage existing capacities and empower local stakeholders. Tailoring our programs to regional needs, we provide appropriately fitted wheelchairs, empowerment programs, and advocacy/training initiatives, fostering sustainable community-based systems for lasting change.
Established in 1992, we’ve evolved into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with over 1000 members, mainly rehabilitation professionals. Our focus is on promoting best practices in wheelchairs and special seating. We organize an annual conference for professionals to learn, share, and network. Since 1992, we’ve expanded to offer a journal, research grants, training events, bursaries, and a wealth of information on various topics.
Dalhousie University is proudly located in Halifax, Nova Scotia which is ranked one of the friendliest cities in the world. Founded in 1818, we’re one of Canada’s oldest universities, attracting more than 19,000 students from around the world. We make a lasting impact by blending transformative academic programs with pioneering research on Canada’s East Coast.
At Permobil, our personal approach to wheelchairs and seating systems reflects the combined strength of Permobil, TiLite, and ROHO in the complex rehab industry. Inspired by real-life experiences, our products address daily challenges of mobility, comfort, and safety. Our dedicated team is committed to supporting customers with the latest technologies and ingenuity, believing in equal standards for everyone, regardless of ability.
The ICRC operates based on the Geneva Conventions of 1949, their Additional Protocols, its Statutes, and those of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. As an independent and neutral organization, it provides humanitarian protection and assistance to victims of war and armed violence, responding to emergencies and advocating for the respect and implementation of international humanitarian law in national legislation.
The American Wheelchair Mission is a non-profit dedicated to providing new, free wheelchairs and mobility aids to physically disabled individuals globally. Focused on the Americas, the organization aims to transform lives, offering hope, dignity, freedom, and independence to entire families in need.
Latter-day Saint Charities, the humanitarian arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, strives to relieve suffering, foster self-reliance, and encourage service. Following Christ’s teachings, it addresses basic needs with the support of The Church’s resources, including funding and volunteers who contribute over a million workdays annually to welfare initiatives.
The University of Pittsburgh is a state-related research university, founded as the Pittsburgh Academy in 1787. Pitt is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), which comprises 62 preeminent doctorate-granting research institutions in North America.
It drives accessible solutions in air travel alongside stakeholders.
The Argentine Association of Assistive Technology seeks to promote access to services and resources.
ATscale, the Global Partnership for Assistive Technology (AT), is a cross-sector global partnership with a mission to transform people’s lives through AT. It catalyzes action to ensure that, by 2030, an additional 500 million people in low- and middle-income countries get the life-changing AT they need.
The RICD Wheelchair Project was founded in 1999 and is dedicated to serving people affected by disabilities in Thailand and throughout Southeast Asia through the free distribution of wheelchairs and other mobility aids custom fit to each user’s needs and environment. The Wheelchair Project accomplishes this through working with partners, locally and around the world.
Mobility India (MI), a registered society is a pioneer in Disability, Rehabilitation, and Development sector and has championed Physical Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology both at the national and international levels over the last 28 years.
As a global Christian relief, development, and advocacy organization, they help children, families and communities overcome poverty and injustice, irrespective of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
The IBERO-American University, also referred to by its acronym UIA but commonly known as IBERO is a private, Catholic, Mexican higher education institution, sponsored by the Mexican province of the Society of Jesus. In 2009, the UIA received the SEP-ANUIES Prize as the best private university in Mexico.
The Ministry of Women grew from the Directorate for the Promotion of Women that was established on 17 August 1982. The Ministry’s mission statement is to “Define and lead the implementation of public policies, plans, and programs that contribute to equality and gender equity, and the full exercise of citizenship for women.”
Shonaquip Social Enterprise (SSE) is a hybrid social enterprise consisting of Shonaquip (PTY)Ltd, Uhambo Foundation (NPC) and the Champions of Change Trust. Together thry share a joint objective of creating inclusive, barrier-free communities for children with disabilities and their families.
GAATO is a non-profit association of legally established membership organisations furthering AT around the world.
WFOT is the global voice for occupational therapy. They set the standard for occupational therapy education internationally and promote excellence in research and practice. They represent occupational therapists worldwide that are making lives fit for living.
ISPO aims to improve the quality of life by developing global rehabilitation practice of prosthetic, orthotic, mobility and assistive technology.
COPE’s mission is to help people with mobility-related disabilities move on by supporting access to physical rehabilitation services in the Lao PDR.
The Wheelchair Alliance is committed to hearing the voice of wheelchair users and providing information to empower those who use a wheelchair, their families and carers. We work hard to ensure the right voices are heard by the right people, and drive forward lasting positive change.
SESOBEL has helped more than 10,000 children with disability to meet their medical, social, educational, rehabilitative, recreational, relational needs… social integration and all their rights… to ensure them a life of Joy and Dignity.