Give Prostheses to 35 Maimed Colombian War Victims

Please click the link bellow to watch the rehabilitation process of one of our most recent beneficiary.

He is Jose Inocencio, a 13 year old boy who lost both legs due to a landmine accident in a small village located in the state of Arauca (Northeastern Colombia) called Tame. On August 6^th, 2010 Jose Inocencio was walking with other people, when he accidently stepped on a landmine. Every person was injured, but none as profoundly as he was wounded.

With the support of many generous donors, United for Colombia was able to finance state-of-the-art prostheses from Otto Bock, at Bogota (Colombian Capital) facilities, a world-renowned prosthesis manufacturer and treatment center. Additionally, he received physical therapies and psychological counseling to help him adjust to the loss of their limbs and to accept their new prostheses satisfactorily.

He is very happy because he can walk again and he’s very grateful for all the support received. He can now carry out many activities and even play soccer (as shown in the video), his favorite sport. His dream is to become an Airplane Pilot.

With your help more children can walk again. Give them the opportunity to regain a sense of hope for a better future.

Thanks to our donors

United for Colombia

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• Jose Inocencio playing Soccer

Thanks to the contribution of many different helping hands around the world, 55 Colombians, who have suffered amputations and several injuries due to the devastating aftermath of antipersonnel landmines and other explosive, received medical treatment, and physical and psychological rehabilitation.

These Colombians now have a new opportunity in life to return back into society with hope and dignity. These beneficiaries started a new path towards a promising educational future, such as enrolling in basic training programs in primary and secondary education, as well as attending technical training courses and professional studies at local Universities. By acquiring these skills, our beneficiaries will be better equipped to succeed in socio-economic programs and labor reintegration processes.  

But many others need our help....

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