SIrish Ethiopian Friendship Association

The President Of The Association Mr John O'Brien with a wonderful lady who received one of your wheelchairs .Your gift of a wheelchair delivers Hope, Mobility and Independence to those who are lucky enough to receive one.

 

The need for proper fitting of wheelchairs for persons with special needs and specific afflictions is very important. For this reason we offer wheelchairs in varying seat widths. Our wheelchairs are built in 5 sizes; 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20 inch seat widths. The 12- and 14-inch wheelchairs are typically given to children and small adults; 16-, 18- and 20-inch are typically given to adults.

 

We allow the organizations that distribute the wheelchairs to specify the particular quantities of each size wheelchair that will best suit the recipients they have identified.

 

The westernized world enjoys the benefits of advanced medical technology and the availability of many solutions to mobility issues. In the developing world this is simply not the case. All too often a wheelchair is financially unobtainable or unavailable even if funds are available.

 

The individuals who receive our wheelchairs cannot afford to purchase one on their own, or do not have access to a source for wheelchairs. Many of the people receiving wheelchairs from us are receiving a wheelchair for the very first time in their lives, be they 5 years old or 75 years old.