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Amputee, Isaac, with a prosthetic leg.

Overcoming amputee stigma | Isaac’s Story


Overcoming amputee stigma | Isaac’s Story

Twenty years ago, Isaac was walking to buy water when he was knocked down by a car. In an instant, an ordinary errand became the event that would define the
Ansumana, a Gambian amputee that believes in professional prosthetic rehabilitation.

A football game that changed Ansumana’s life forever


A football game that changed Ansumana’s life forever

In the quiet town on the west coast of The Gambia, 26-year-old Ansumana reflects on a life shaped by a single moment on a football pitch and a mindset that
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Emmanuel’s rehabilitation journey


Emmanuel’s rehabilitation journey

Emmanuel was always a man on the move. At 35, he had built a life in Accra, Ghana, centred around his beautiful wife, his family, and a burgeoning business supplying
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“Life Was not easy” | why mobility matters to Fernando


“Life Was not easy” | why mobility matters to Fernando

Fernando’s whole life has been a story of resilience.  When he was just a boy, he fell out of a palm tree and injured his leg. This sadly resulted in
Lamin, a welder and amputee

Forging a Way Back to Work: Lamin’s Story


Forging a Way Back to Work: Lamin’s Story

“It’s my grandfather who teach me this welding, this job. Since I was young.” – Lamin Lamin’s welding business is everything to him. It is a skill passed between generations,
Amputee from Ghana smiling at the camera.

Making Strides: Richard’s Journey with Prosthetics


Making Strides: Richard’s Journey with Prosthetics

“Actually, if you see how the head of the car was… if I tell you I’m still alive, you wouldn’t believe.” Meet Richard, an amputee prosthetist from Ghana. His prosthetic