Prosthetics for Palestine was formed to help address the exponentially growing demand of amputees in Palestine, specifically in Gaza.
Our goal is to work collaboratively, as a multi-sector group of professionals, to source and build sustainable prosthetics. We are absolutely appalled by the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the expanding humanitarian crisis in the region. We are mobilizing to help support the people most impacted.
Who We Are
We are a multi-sector, diverse group of professionals, including:
People with Lived Experiences
Prosthetists & Orthotists
Orthopedic Surgeons
Physicians
Psychologists
Industrial Designers
Business Owners
Public Health Professionals
Musicians & Artists
Corporate Professionals
Philanthropists
Our Focus
Here are the different areas we are working on:
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Source already existing prosthetics ready for donation.
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Design and build a sustainable below-the-leg prosthesis.
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Facilitate safe delivery of supplies to Gaza.
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Source physicians and prosthetists on the ground to train practitioners on prosthesis application.
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Orchestrate non-profit partnerships to reduce redundancy.
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Organize fundraisers to raise financial resources and spread awareness on Palestine and the ongoing genocide.
How to Help
There are several ways in which you can get involved:
Donate Here
Physicians For Palestine is the non-profit fiscal sponsor of Prosthetics for Palestine.
Host a House Party
Throw a party, azooma, hafla, or intimate gathering with friends, family, neighbors and colleagues to help the cause.
Support Palestinian Artists
All proceeds go to sourcing prosthetics for amputees.