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Learn how to set up a crowdfunding campaign on Facebook/Instagram and JustGiving, and explore other platforms in the UK, US, Canada, EU, Australia, and Africa to support Legs4Africa’s initiatives. Join the Legs4Africa family and give the gift of mobility to amputees in Africa through crowdfunding!

Female amputees are getting the chance to set up their own dream business as Legs4Africa stands with International Women’s Day call for equality by launching a scheme to help women in Africa become financially independent following limb loss. Part of a series of female focused projects to increase opportunities for young girls and women in some of the world’s most

A family from Dorset has donated six prosthetic legs to Legs4Africa. The donation comes as a tribute to their daughter, Elizabeth, who lost her leg to cancer and passed away in 2020. Elizabeth, or Liz, was an active teenager who loved running, dancing, and riding her bike. In 2003, she lost her leg to a rare bone cancer called Adamantinoma.

Take on the Sahara Desert Dash and fundraise for Legs4Africa in just one day! Choose your own limb-powered challenge, whether it’s walking, running, or cycling, and set your goal for the day. Embrace the stunning beauty of the desert as you push your limits and make a difference. With every step you take, you’re supporting those living with limb differences.

Embark on an epic journey with the Nile Trailblazer Challenge and support Legs4Africa! Commit to walking or running 1000 miles over 365 days, promoting a healthy lifestyle and making a positive impact on your own life. As you follow the footsteps of ancient explorers, you’ll experience stunning landscapes and push your limits. Every step you take helps improve the lives

Unleash your inner warrior and join the Kilimanjaro Warrior Weekend to support Legs4Africa! Embrace the spirit of teamwork and camaraderie while pushing your limits in any limb-powered activity. Conquer challenges, scale new heights, and create lasting memories with friends, family, or colleagues. Choose your own adventure, customized to suit your team’s abilities and schedules, and know that every step you

Deadline: 31st May 2023 Legs4Africa is looking to recruit a fundraising trustee to play a crucial role in helping us  to achieve our mission of providing prosthetic legs and support to amputees in sub-Saharan Africa We are a non-profit organisation based in Bristol, UK, that has experienced significant growth since our inception in 2014, when we sourced a single leg

Reena Agarwal, one of the trustees of Legs4Africa, has recently been awarded a gold badge in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the organization. This achievement serves as a testament to Reena’s passion and unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of those in need. Legs4Africa is a charity that provides life-changing mobility aids, such as prosthetic legs

Bex Yearworth, a prosthetic limb technician and a long-time supporter of Legs4Africa, has recently been awarded a gold badge for her outstanding contributions to the organization. This recognition serves as a testament to Bex’s unwavering dedication to making a difference in the lives of amputees and those with mobility impairments in Africa. Legs4Africa is a charity that provides life-changing mobility

Sam Gibson, an international development consultant and one of our trustees, has received a Gold Badge from Legs4Africa. This recognition highlights Sam’s dedication to improving the lives of people with disabilities and her commitment to promoting accessibility and inclusivity for all. Legs4Africa works to reduce the global mobility aid gap by providing new and refurbished mobility aids, such as wheelchairs

At the arrival of 2023, it is an absolute pleasure to announce that Tom Williams, the founder of Legs4Africa, has been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s New Year Honours. The prestigious award recognises his dedication to helping thousands of Africans suffering with limb loss to walk again thanks to a unique prosthetic leg recycling

As we celebrate the arrival of 2023, it is a pleasure to introduce our newest team member, Bruna Ma, as the communications assistant of Legs4Africa. Bruna is a 2022 postgraduate of Cardiff University in PR and Comms. With previous work experience in both B2B and NGO sectors, she is eager to help Legs4Africa grow and thrive! Here she is to

While we say goodbye to 2022, it is a pleasure to say hello to our newest team member, Promise Maduako, as the Production Technician of Legs4Africa. As a prosthetist and orthotist born and trained in Nigeria, Promise started his journey with Legs4Africa as a volunteer in 2021. Now as a full-time member, Promise is confident that his African background and

Yvonne was a very dear friend of Tricia’s and they enjoyed walking together and particular favourite was amongst the bluebells in the spring.  Unfortunately, due to an infection in her leg, Yvonne became an amputee late in life and, amongst her belongings after she died, Tricia found her two prosthetic legs. Yvonne would not have wanted them to go to

Two prosthetic legs which are on their way to Africa are returning to a country they are familiar with. After Andrew Groves died his wife, Kathy, donated two of his prosthetic legs to Legs4Africa but both of these legs have been in Africa before. Andrew Groves had been a trustee and chairman of a local charity that helped families in

Earlier this year Legs4Africa were contacted by the family of Frank Monteiro who had recently died in Minnesota. Frank had lived a very full life. Born in India, he studied civil engineering there before moving to Minnesota in the US in his 20’s where he married and had a family before founding an engineering company which his family still operates

Between midday on November 29th and midday on December 6th, you can double your donation to support the expansion of our project in Ghana to get someone back on their feet. We are hoping to deliver more legs and provide more Peer Support & Counselling services across the country.

Reports to: Tom Williams, Technical Director Hours: 16 hours per week, flexible  (between Monday and Thursday; 7 am – 6 pm) Location: Bristol Contract / Pay: 6 months; £11 per hour Responsibilities:  This is an exciting role within a small, friendly, and growing international development charity. You will be working alongside the team to bring project updates and events to

Reports To: Tom Williams, Technical Director Hours: 37 hours (between Monday and Friday; 9 am – 5 pm) Location: Bristol Contract / Pay : 3 years (with the possibility of extension). Between £24,000 and £26,000 per year – dependent on experience. Responsibilities:  This is an exciting role within a small, friendly, and growing international development charity. You will be working

Legs4Africa are looking for a Grants and Trusts Volunteer – you’d be supporting the Fundraising Manager, Matt Thomson, and the Fundraising Coordinator, Margherita Pisoni, with grant applications and research, helping to generate funding for vital projects and, in turn, helping to get people walking again across Sub-Saharan Africa. “Working alongside such a lovely and supportive team while being able to