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Tosope Initiative
Project Launch: 9-27-23
Phalombe District Hospital Rehabilitation Department will use the $8,038.46 to provide assistive devices such as Cerebral Palsy chair, standing frames and walking frames to children with disabilities to use at home and at the hospital inorder to aid in their function and ease the burden of diseases on their guardians. The activities will include making the assistive devices, buying the material needed , demonstrating use to guardians and training on measurements of devices. This project will impact 40 children with disabilities who are expected to start to gain motion and slowly gain independence.
Project Update: 1-29-24
The Tosope Initiative has effectively crafted 31 adaptive chairs, with three donated to the Phalombe district hospital and the remaining distributed among patients. Presently, 23 children with disabilities have received these assistive devices, and an additional five await identification for chair allocation. The project has also provided training to a rehabilitation team, focusing on identifying and producing appropriate assistive devices tailored to children's needs. Parents of the beneficiaries have expressed gratitude, emphasizing the newfound ease of feeding their children and their enhanced ability to engage in play with siblings. This marks a notable improvement from the previous challenges of carrying their children on their backs or restricting them indoors for sleep.
Final Report: 12-31-24
osope Initiative, in partnership with Mudzi Connect, is making significant strides in improving access to disability care in Phalombe District. Recognizing the challenges faced by children with disabilities and their families, the initiative has focused on providing essential services, training, and assistive devices to enhance mobility and overall well-being. Through this initiative, 72 assistive devices, including wheelchairs and walkers, have been distributed to children in need. Additionally, four rehabilitation workers and 70 community health workers have been trained to identify, support, and refer children for specialized care. To further strengthen services, a dedicated pediatric treatment unit has been established at Phalombe District Hospital, ensuring that children no longer have to travel long distances to access rehabilitation services. Beyond medical support, the initiative has also invested in sustainability by training local carpenters to manufacture assistive devices. This approach not only creates employment opportunities but also ensures that families can access affordable, locally made mobility aids tailored to their children’s needs. So far, 157 children and their families have directly benefited from the project, with an additional 55 individuals receiving indirect support.
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