We are looking for short-term (3-6 months) volunteer physio and occupational therapists, preferably with some paediatric experience to help in Kenya. This is at a project for children with a wide range of disabilities (mostly CP) - the aim is to increase awareness of disability in the community as well as helping individual children.
We have sent 2 SLTs there before and Debbie a physio is there at the moment for 6 months. We have also sent a group to build a dormitory for children with disabilities at a local school and plan to send another group in January to help construct wheelchair-friendly dining facilities.
The next therapist placement would probably start in the Autumn of 2009, we expect there will be a need for others to follow on later also.
Please find more details about HANDS AROUND THE WORLD on our website www.hatw.org.uk
For further information please ring David or Joanna on 01600 712020, or email david@hatw.org.uk
3574/OT8
"Our hands around the world may get grubby and blistered, they may need to hold a sick child or comfort a grieving parent, they may sometimes be asked simply to hold the hand of another, but there is always more to these hands than practical help alone." 'giving a hand, not a handout' Please consider sending a donation to help our work - you can donate on line just by clicking here:
www.hatw.org.uk
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