Wheelchairs for Kids

In developing countries where health care and other social services are poor to non-existent, raising a child with a disability presents a significant burden to the whole family. Without a wheelchair a child can be housebound and a burden for a carer, usually the mother.

The endemic poverty is compounded because the carer is also housebound and possibly unable to earn income or help in the fields. In many cases a child intellectually capable of attending mainstream school is denied the opportunity because of the absence of a wheelchair.

Volunteers Bob Sheridan, Jean Manning and Maureen Cunningham

The gift of a wheelchair gives twice. It not only presents the child with freedom but also frees the mother to work and contribute to the family's income. Your contribution to WFK contributes directly to a needy child receiving a wheelchair.

Many people have contributed to the development of our wheelchairs, from the original old bike frame model, to a steel model, then to aluminium and the present Model 9 designed for rough terrain with a stong steel subframe and puncture proof tyres .The wheelchair has recently been re-designed to WHO recommendations. However, its greatest feature being  complete adjustability to suit the different sizes and growing needs of children. Adjustable Postural Support Devices are also made freely available to assist the large number of recipients with cerebral palsy. The package also contains a knitted knee rug, a multi layered cushion, a tool kit and a few spares. 

TOTAL NUMBER OF WHEELCHAIRS GIFTED TO CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES SINCE THE PROJECT BEGAN IN 1998. . . 18342      And where they have gone to?