Colombia: Cirec

I've blogged about Cirec before. Right now I go through thousands of images and information from there, so thought it was time again. I visited Colombia and Cirec 2005, 2008, 2011. What strikes me when I go through the material is how many small details that goes in to making a prosthesis, and develop it so that the recipient can use it in the best and most comfortable way. There are plaster casts, making the prosthesis, then it shall be adjusted to allow it to fit as well as possible. I'm really impressed with how good all of the process is. Really great job from everyone involved!

Add all the hours of rehabilitation, training and recovery. Many feel the very bad psychologically also. They have been in an work related accident, car accident or been the victim of an attack by a land mine or similar. Terrible!

Cirec is Colombia's leading institutions for the manufacture of artificial limbs and rehabilitation of the disabled. They also work with advocacy for improved attitudes towards people with disabilities. Star of Hope has been working with Cirec since 1985. You can also support operations by donating some money to the Star of Hope.