LIMBS INTERNATIONAL
Transforming lives...one step at a time
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
In developing countries, the loss of a leg usually results in the loss of jobs, friends, family, independence, dignity, and hope. Amputees in poorest parts of the world do not normally never have access to prosthetic technology let alone be able to afford them. LIMBS is committed to designing and developing affordable, high-quality prosthetic solutions for the millions of amputees in developing countries.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Project Mobility
In 2014, to recognize its ten-year anniversary, LIMBS launched PROJECT: MOBILITY. The goal of this unique, multi-tiered international initiative is to reach 250,000 amputees throughout the developing world by 2024. Working with its network of clinics as well as a wide range of organizations, LIMBS is able to provide a full leg system (LIMBox) that is both affordable and high-quality. The LIMBox contains all the components needed to fit an amputee with a complete leg system (with the exception of the socket which is custom-made for each amputee on site). LIMBS distributes these boxes to its partner clinics and other NGOs around the world. By being able to provide clinics with an all-in-one solution to their component needs, LIMBS has found a way to accelerate both its distribution and the fitting of amputees. The combination of the LIMBox and strong international partners will provide both the resources and capacity to reach Project: Mobility’s ambitious goals.
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of people provided assistive technology
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Economically disadvantaged people, People with disabilities
Related Program
Project Mobility
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
When LIMBS sends free prosthetic legs to amputees, they receive a complete kit of materials needed to walk again.
Number of new clients within the past 12 months
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, People with disabilities, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Project Mobility
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
New patients that have received a LIMBS leg and participate in the rehabilitation program.
Number of therapy hours provided to clients
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Economically disadvantaged people, People with disabilities
Related Program
Project Mobility
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Once a patient is identified, they are fit with a free LIMBS leg, undergo physical therapy through the CBR volunteer network, learn to walk again, and are given counselors and advocates.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
In 2014, to recognize its ten-year anniversary, LIMBS launched PROJECT: MOBILITY. The goal of this unique, multi-tiered international initiative is to reach 250,000 amputees throughout the developing world by 2024. Working with its network of clinics as well as a wide range of organizations, LIMBS is able to provide a full leg system (LIMBox) that is both affordable and high-quality. The LIMBox contains all the components needed to fit an amputee with a complete leg system (with the exception of the socket which is custom-made for each amputee on site). LIMBS distributes these boxes to its partner clinics and other NGOs around the world. By being able to provide clinics with an all-in-one solution to their component needs, LIMBS has found a way to accelerate both its distribution and the fitting of amputees. The combination of the LIMBox and strong international partners will provide both the resources and capacity to reach Project: Mobility’s ambitious goals.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
LIMBS International has developed an innovative, polycentric knee joint designed to fill the mid-range market gap for amputees who either have health insurance coverage or the resources to purchase components. The LIMBS knee combines a functional design with affordable materials to create a product that is ideal for this market. The geometry of the knee makes it very stable and the materials used to balance the need for affordability, strength, durability, and resistance to environmental conditions including water and dirt. The product design also limits wear and failures that can occur and allows for easy reparability. The resulting knee offers amputees a very dependable prosthesis at a price that is not currently available in the market.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
LIMBS has deployed the current M3 version of the knee to over 1,000 amputees in 25 countries and has not observed a single structural failure in the field. While the knees do require minor maintenance, they have lasted over 8 years on patients. In 2013, LIMBS partnered with Niagara to provide a full leg system (The LIMBox) that includes the M3 Knee and the low cost, energy recovery, durable Niagara foot. The LIMBox has been deployed in Bangladesh, Mexico, Guatemala, Philippines, and Kenya and the combination of the knee and foot has proved to be a very successful in providing amputees with a high-quality, affordable leg system. LIMBS is currently developing a rigorous assessment program, using a follow up tool designed by ISPO and administered by partners on the ground to assure the continued quality and performance of the LIMBox and its components. We are currently developing a rigorous follow up, using a follow up tool designed by ISPO and administered by partners on the ground.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We aim to distribute 1,000 leg system throughout our network of partner clinics. We will increase this amount each year to meet our overall objective of 250,000 by 2024.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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LIMBS INTERNATIONAL
Board of directorsas of 07/20/2022
Mr. Eric Minelga
Boeing
Term: 2022 -
Eric Minelga
Boeing
Mike Williamsen
Jim Hughey
Sandra Martínez-Compton
John Busch
Juan Guillermo Acosta
Jonathan Slager
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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