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Walkabout Returns to Migori County

In December 2024, our Kenya team travelled to Migori County for an outreach distribution at the Migori County Referral Hospital.

Over the course of the week, the team distributed 116 wheelchairs to people with mobility disabilities.

The rehabilitation department at the hospital, which served as the distribution venue, played a crucial role in the needs assessment process of our beneficiaries, helping to ensure that everyone received a wheelchair suitable for their needs.

For this distribution, we were supported by the Migori County Government, reinforcing the importance of local partnerships in driving sustainable change for individuals with disabilities.

2023 Annual Report

APT Training at the Walkabout Kenya Centre

In October, our Kenya team members from the Walkabout Centre took part in an innovative training for Appropriate Paper-based Technology (APT), in partnership with Potter’s House, thanks to a grant from MAITS.

APT is a sustainable engineering approach that transforms recycled paper and cardboard materials into assistive technology devices, tailored to meet the needs of children with disabilities.

The training was divided into two parts: APT device creation and physiotherapy. During the first part, our staff learned hands-on methods for building assistive devices from recycled materials. In the physiotherapy segment, our team gained practical skills in measuring and prescribing APT devices, focusing on adaptive seating based on each individual assessment.

They received guidance on conducting postural management assessments adaptable to children with both typical and atypical developmental needs, with particular emphasis on supporting children with Cerebral Palsy. The sessions emphasised the importance of close collaboration between physiotherapists and our staff creating adaptive seating with raw materials.

This training has not only equipped our team with specialised skills, but also strengthened our capacity to offer personalised support to children with disabilities through sustainable solutions. By implementing APT, we can now produce affordable, custom-fitted devices that meet each child’s physical requirements, providing comfort, stability, and greater independence —giving each child the opportunity to thrive.

Walkabout Turns 15!

Walkabout Foundation partners with L’Oréal East Africa

Supporting Children with Disabilities in Kenya: Training for Caregivers and Community Workers

Walkabout in Kenya: Restoring Mobility with Free Wheelchair Mission

In March 2024, the Walkabout Team travelled to Nanyuki, Kenya, together with our long-standing partner, Free Wheelchair Mission, and a group of their supporters from Right at Home. 

Throughout the week, the team not only provided 53 wheelchairs, but also created meaningful connections between beneficiaries and supporters. They gained valuable insights into the complexities of our work and the profound impact it has on the lives of others. From conducting beneficiary assessments to personally fitting each wheelchair, every step of the process was marked by care, compassion, and commitment to empowering mobility. 

Going beyond mere distributions, the team immersed themselves in the local community by participating in various activities with our local team and residents. For example, taking part in sitting volleyball matches not only brought joy and fostered a sense of camaraderie, but also highlighted the importance of inclusion and recreation for individuals with disabilities.

As we reflect on the impact of our work in Kenya, we invite you to join us in supporting our ongoing efforts. Your donation could help us continue to provide essential wheelchairs to individuals in need, fostering independence, dignity, and inclusion within local communities. Together, we can make a difference, one wheelchair at a time.

To support our work in Kenya and provide mobility to people in need, donate today by clicking below.

Walkabout in Uganda

Travel to Uganda with us today by watching the film above – a visual journey that shows the impact of our work in the region.

As we reflect on our journey, we are thrilled to share the remarkable progress of our projects. Since our first distribution in Uganda in 2014, we have delivered over 3,300 wheelchairs and trikes throughout the country, making a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of people with mobility disabilities.

In 2022, we reached significant milestones through two key projects: the Monitoring & Evaluation Project (M&E) and the Repairs Project. The M&E Project aimed to identify any service gaps, assess the need for improvements, and ensure that our wheelchairs created meaningful changes in the lives of our beneficiaries.

With the insights that we gained from the M&E Project, we launched our first-ever Repairs Project. This project aimed to extend the lifespan of our wheelchairs by addressing the identified issues and making necessary improvements in order to ensure a cost-efficient and sustainable provision of wheelchairs and tricycles.

As we celebrate our achievements, we extend our deepest gratitude for your ongoing support. Together, we are restoring dignity, freedom, and independence to thousands of individuals around the world. To support our work and be a part of this life-changing journey, donate today by clicking below.

Walkabout in Ukraine: Artem’s Story

In February 2022, Vladimir Putin launched a military invasion of Ukraine. A devastating humanitarian crisis continues to unfold in the country.

In May 2022, we launched the #Walkabout4Ukraine campaign to send 100 wheelchairs to people with mobility disabilities in Ukraine. Thanks to the support of our community and a generous donor, we were able to send an emergency container to Lviv together with our partner, Momentum Wheels for Humanity, and play a pivotal role in helping a country in need.

Meet Artem, one of our wheelchair beneficiaries. Watch the video below to hear his story.

Walkabout Foundation Returns to Ghana!

In May 2023, the Walkabout team returned to Ghana for the first time since 2012, to distribute 175 custom-fitted wheelchairs to locals with mobility disabilities across the country.

We worked together with our local partners, Orthopaedic Training Centre (OTC) and Kabaka Foundation. This wheelchair distribution wouldn’t be possible without the support of Tullow Ghana Limited, and we are very grateful for their generosity.

It was an amazing week, filled with joy, happiness and gratitude. We would like to thank every single person who helped make this distribution happen. On behalf of all the beneficiaries whose lives were changed during this distribution, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

We would like to once again thank our donors and our local partners, for helping us change so many lives and restore dignity, freedom and independence to people with mobility disabilities in Ghana.

Kenya 2022 Film

200 wheelchairs for children in the Dominican Republic

In October 2022, the Walkabout Team returned to the Dominican Republic to provide 200 paediatric wheelchairs to children in need. For this distribution, we worked together with our partner,Centro de Atención Integral para la Discapacidad (CAID), and a group of volunteers from Team Canada Healing Hands. 

The majority of the kids we met never had a wheelchair before, and for them their new chair represented a world of new opportunities – to go to school, make new friends, and be independent for the very first time. On behalf of all the children whose lives were changed during this distribution, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. None of this would be possible without your support. 

To support our work in the Dominican Republic and provide mobility to kids in need, donate today by clicking below.