Proposalfor HANDA Mobile Prosthesis Workshop 2014-2015
Project Background
In china, most ofpeople affected by leprosy are at an average age of above 65 with kinds ofdisabilities due to late detection and treatment. They used to live by doingheavy farm work in the old days but lacked of sense of self-care. Years ofwounds without proper treatment resulted in serious plantar ulcer,osteomyelitis and cancer, finally led to amputation. Without suitableprostheses, their stumps continue to develop new ulcer. The artificial limbs ofmost of the people, which have been provided by other NGO or private factoryyears ago were heavy and unfit. But no people from thesemanufacturers were willing to enter the villages to for follow-up maintenance,the prostheses without appropriately adjustment became merely decoration.
Lack of self-care knowledge to protect the deformity limbs and heavylabor farming to maintain their life aggravated their deformities. Insensitivehands and feet lead to serious ulcer, and then developosteomyelitis orulcer canceration. Many of theamputees are still using simple tools and metal to install prostheses on theirown, but since the installation of these prostheses lack appropriate technologyand materials, it often resulted in serious injury or new ulcers, making thelimbs not able to accept any new prostheses.
To tackle with the problem and to expand our service areaand provide timely service for morepeople affected by leprosyregardless of remotelocation, with the generous support from Sasakawa Memorial Health Foundation,the mobile prosthesis workshop was initiated. Mobile workshop enabled the team travel to theremote area and carry out their work without delay.
According to the field survey, the new case of amputation each year inGuangdong is about 20. Usually the prosthesis wearing during is about twoyears, it is because the amputated stump may grow into adifferent shape in two years, making the original prosthesis not suitable. HANDAprosthesis team not only produces prosthesis and orthopedic device for needy people but also provides trainingand timely maintenance.
The projectconsists with 2 project staffs, one prosthesis technician and 1 assistanttechnician who also work as this project driver. Through 10 years work with villagers,we acquired valuable experience and skills, theteam has accumulated rich technique experience and their work is warmlywelcomed by the people. In 2014, the team are planned to travel to leprosyvillage in Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou and Sichuan provinces.
Project goal andobjectives:
Objective: To provide effective and efficient prosthesis serviceto more people affected by leprosy in wider area in Southern China
Expected Outcome:
1. At least 150 needy people in targeted areas are assembledwith suitable prosthesis
2. Improve the life quality of beneficiaries, peoplecould better look after themselves in daily life
Implemented Activities:
Activity 1.1 Produceand fit suitable prosthesis for those who have no prosthesis or whoseprosthesis is broken and teach users how to wear and maintain
Activity 1.2 Provide one to onefunction exercise and maintenance training, make sure that beneficiary couldwalk properly and know how to deal with simple problems when the team is away
Activity 1.3 Follow up visit toadjust or repair approximately 300 old prostheses
Activity 1.4 Follow up visit tomonitor and assess the suitability of prosthesis upon each visit. Providefurther training for each individual on how to maintain when required.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
1. Project monitoring record:
Information of each prosthesis beneficiary(with beneficiary signature)
Photos (before and after wearing prosthesis)
2. Half year progress reportand financial report.
3. Invite project relatestakeholders to evaluate project at the end of the project
4. Representatives of donorare welcome to monitor the progress of the project at any time
Budget
The total budget of the project is RMB 388,240, please refer to theattachment.
Thanks for your timeand consideration on this proposal. We would be really grateful if you couldfind your way to help us with the above activities, which make a betterdifference for people affected by leprosy in China.
Yours sincerely
Dr. Michael Chen
Secretary General
HANDA Rehabilitation & Welfare Association
