LIMBS International engages communities and transforms lives through affordable, sustainable prosthetic solutions and rehabilitation services in developing countries.  LIMBS believes that every individual – regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, economic status, or nationality – deserves love, compassion, respect​, and the opportunity to become a productive member of society.  Everyday we work to give people hope and a chance for a better life.

Mike Williamsen, PhD

Board Officer

With sorrow, we share the passing of LIMBS board member Mike Williamsen. Since the beginning, Mike contributed his knowledge and wisdom; and has helped shape LIMBS into what it is today. His service, kindness, and generosity to those served by LIMBS will not be forgotten.

Delrin Donates High Performance Acetal Resin to
Manufacture 1,000 New LIMBS Knees

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LIMBS new Executive Director and PhD. candidate, Lucas Galey, has published a paper in the peer-reviewed journal, Prosthesis, which describes his low-cost smart-knee, dubbed the "E-Knee." Galey offers proof of concept that "a prototype microprocessor knee can be manufactured for less than $1,000 with comparable stability and user experience to a standard high end device."  Galey has been working on the experimental leg system since his undergraduate days. The project is an outgrowth of Galey’s long-term involvement with LIMBS. 
Click HERE to read the article.

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LATEST NEWS!   Press Releases

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ENGINEERING COMPANY ANDREWS-COOPER
DEVELOPs STRESS TESTing MACHINE
​FOR LIMBS NEW IM KNEE

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ANNUAL REPORTS

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LIMBS International was named the winner of the Drucker Prize for nonprofit innovation for its LIMBox and Community-Based Rehabilitation program. Click HERE for more information.

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LEARN ABOUT THE INCREDIBLE "NIAGARA/LIMBS FOOT

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listen to the inspiring story of why limbs was Founded:

LIMBS International is the only nonprofit humanitarian organization in the world that provides a full prosthetic leg system and comprehensive rehabilitation program for amputees for only $600-1,000,  Your support is greatly appreciated. 

our WORK

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In the developing world, the ability to walk is crucial to survival.  LIMBS has created its own prosthetic technologies and rehabilitation programs to help amputees regain their mobility and self respect.  Every day,  LIMBS strives to give our patients hope and a new chance at life .  

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 our approach 

TRANSFORMING LIVES​ 

In developing countries, the loss of a leg usually results in the loss of jobs, friends, family, independence, dignity, and hope.  LIMBS seeks to restore mobility to amputees as the first step in transforming their lives.

Patients

TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Since 2004, LIMBS has been committed to designing and manufacturing sustainable, affordable, and high-quality prosthetic solutions  for amputees in the developing        world who have very limited  access to quality medical care and prosthetic devices. .

Technology Development

COMMUNITY REHABILITATION

LIMBS partners with local community groups to provide comprehensive Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) programs with critical services such as physical therapy, counseling, and social reintegration and advocacy. 
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Community Rehab

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30-40 Million

Approximate number of amputees  in the developing world

Only 5%
​have access

to prosthetic devices 

10,000+
LIMBS DEVICES

 provided to low-income amputees
​in 50 countries