HANDS WITH HEART FOUNDATION
is a registered charity that provides free healthcare services to children and adults with disabilities who have limited or no access to healthcare.
The organization was founded in 2016 and has since collaborated with health professionals from around the world who seek to help patients and develop a volunteer program in which they can expand their knowledge.
WE HAVE A MISSION
We aim to collaborate with health professionals from around the world who seek to help patients and develop a volunteer program in which you can expand your knowledge.
OUR VISION
Create a world where everyone has access to quality healthcare services Hands With Heart Foundation has had a tremendous impact on the communities it serves, the institutions it collaborates with, and the volunteers during the medical missions. In June 2021, we were recognized as an Example of Good Practices for the implementation of Sustainable Developmental Goals by the United Nations.
Our numbers, our actions
APPROACH
Healthcare
We provide a wide range of healthcare services aiming for a multidisciplinary approach to disability understanding and identifying the individual needs of each one giving their condition and environment. Our services include mainly but not exclusively osteopathy, physiotherapy, and behavioral optometry.
Education
We also share different approaches and therapeutic modalities with local health therapists. Additionally, we offer training in basic manual manipulation for locals aiming to obtain sustainability to the program.
IMPACT
We've also supported ParaSurfing athletes, providing opportunities for individuals with physical challenges to experience the joy of the sport.
Parasurfing
IMPACT OVERALL
We've positively impacted 3,021 beneficiaries across various missions and locations, thanks to the dedication of 506 volunteers from around the world.
SHARE
Hands With Heart Foundation has collaborated with various institutions and organisations in different countries to create a positive impact. The impact of these collaborations has been significant, according to feedback from personnel, staff, and volunteers of these institutions.
Social Impact
Some key elements reported include raised awareness about disability, motivation to become better individuals, inspiration from compassionate acts, increased belief in the existence of good people in the world, increased willingness to help one another, enhanced interest in learning other languages, cultures, and geography, and greater awareness of other healthcare professions and the benefits of multidisciplinary intervention. These outcomes highlight the positive influence and transformative power of the Hands With Heart Foundation's collaborations in promoting inclusion and understanding.
LEARN
Learning initiatives aim to empower healthcare professionals, volunteers, local therapists, and families with the knowledge and skills needed to support individuals with disabilities effectively.
Academic Impact