Achievements Made and Those Who Made It Possible
2006, Wheelchair Distribution
Achievements:
* 45 children with physical and developmental disabilities attend the center on an ongoing basis.
* 350 free wheelchairs were distributed to disabled individuals – young and old.
* 120 free wheelchairs were provided to hospitals in Somaliland, including children’s and maternity wards and the TB section), and the Mother and Child Health Centers.
* 20 free wheelchairs were provided to organizations in Somaliland.
* 650 children’s books were donated to a new children’s library
* Large number of educational toys and other resource materials donated to the children’s library.
* 42 local volunteers were mobilized to assist with the various children’s programs.
* A second shipment of wheelchairs is now in process for HASCC to once again deliver free wheelchairs to the disabled in the region.
Organizations we thank for their support:
· OSU Children’s Library Fund, Canada
· Free Wheelchair Mission, USA
· African Support and Sustenance Organisation, Canada
· Amoud Foundation, USA
· Borama Regional Hospital, Somaliland
· Borama TB Hospital, Somaliland
· ARCWD (web design)
Groups we thank for their support:
· Badbaado Center for Children with special needs.
· Seattle Somali Women supporters
· Ohio Somali Women supporters
· Toronto Somali community supporters
· All our wonderful volunteers and supporters