Delivery of prostheses to 30 soldiers in Colombia

by Fundacion Heroe Camina
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Delivery of prostheses to 30 soldiers in Colombia
Delivery of prostheses to 30 soldiers in Colombia
Delivery of prostheses to 30 soldiers in Colombia
Delivery of prostheses to 30 soldiers in Colombia
Delivery of prostheses to 30 soldiers in Colombia
Delivery of prostheses to 30 soldiers in Colombia
Delivery of prostheses to 30 soldiers in Colombia
Delivery of prostheses to 30 soldiers in Colombia
Delivery of prostheses to 30 soldiers in Colombia

Summary

Improving the quality of life of 600 Heroes of Colombia, mainly victims of landmines suffering from disabilities. Our goal is to work with their return to the civilian life through a complete health care project.

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Challenge

Colombia is the second country in the world with the highest number of landmine survivors, the region in the country with the largest number of victims is Antioquia. 64% of these victims are soldiers. Due to the large number of casualties and the complexity of their wounds, they need attention and specialized physical and mental recovery.

Solution

Improving the physical and mental condition of 30 of our 600 soldiers, mutilated war victims, by orthopedic, psychological and psychiatrist consultations. Offering advice, changes of prostheses and therapies that facilitate the recovery process for a complete rehabilitation.

Long-Term Impact

Reintegrating our heroes of Colombia as part of the civil society, improving their quality of life and and the one of their families through a complete rehabilitation, providing social, academic and work opportunities.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

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Organization Information

Fundacion Heroe Camina

Location: Medellin, Antioquia - Colombia
Website:
Claudia Patricia Berrio Gutierrez
Project Leader:
Claudia Patricia Berrio Gutierrez
Medellin , Antioquia Colombia

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