Build on people, Driven by purpose
At The Handproject, our mission is to restore dignity and opportunity to upper-limb amputees in lower-income countries.
Our vision is to provide three-in-one prostheses: mechanical, cosmetic and tool, to restore dignity and functionality to every person in need.
We have been
Operating for 7+ years (with 12 years of experience behind it), the project is run from our headquarters in
Germany, where the prosthetics are produced and shipped.
We partner with local NGOs and train orthopaedic technicians so they can fit and distribute hands sustainably, with no expensive travel required. Each prosthetic is assembled through a team event, making every build both an impact and a funding moment.
AMBASSADORS
Our Ambassadors are past recipients of our hands who now help us to promote the
project, to help mobilise beneficiaries, train them and also provide counselling.
VERONICA
MOLLEL
Veronica is our first The Hand
Project Ambassador – her tragic story prompted her to start an NGO called Voice of Women Africa. Voice of Women Africa – dedicated to promoting the equality of women in Tanzania and beyond. She is an absolute inspiration! For an interview with Veronica, please click here
KAMANZI
MUTABANI
Kamanzi was one of the first people fitted with our mechanical elbow and really put it to amazing use in his profession as an engineer. His story can be see in the Case Studies & Videos tab. A passionate and motivated young man, we are always excited to have him with us.
Ayu champions the Hand Project in Ethiopia as its Ambassador. He combines his IT and social media management skills to enhance digital outreach and share powerful stories. By connecting on-ground impact with a global audience, he ensures every beneficiary’s journey inspires action and continued support for the mission.
ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNICIANS
ANDREW
OCOL
Andrew Ocol, a Ugandan prosthetist and orthotist, is very serious and concerned about changing the lives of people with disability, through The Hand Project and in many orthopaedic rehabilitation systems.
SADIK
AMPADU
Meet Sadick, an orthopaedic
technologist from Ghana. He is
passionate and dedicated to working with the hand project.
His unique skills and selflessness
has helped put smiles on a lot of
beneficiaries.
TONY
SALAH
This is Tony, an Orthopaedic
Technologist from South Sudan. He
communicates effectively with diverse audiences and has a great desire to give dignity and a passion for making a positive impact with every step.
Isaac
Makula
Isaac from Uganda is a passionate and dedicated professional in Prosthetics and Orthotics, embodying love and dignity in his work to empower individuals with disabilities. His commitment reflects the transformative impact of compassion and expertise in enriching the lives of others.
Julius
Makunja
I’m Julius, a prosthetist orthotist from Tanzania. I’m a hard working and driven individual who isn’t afraid to face a challenge especially in prosthetic & orthotic field. I’m passionate about my work and i have dedicated my time to help people with disabilities wherever they are. The goal is to ensure they live a happy and dignified life.
Secilia
Shirima
She is a degree holder in Prosthetics and Orthotics with seven years of experience working with people living with physical disabilities – both upper limb and lower limb. I am a passionate and hard-working lady aiming at giving back lost hope and dignity to the persons living with physical disabilities.
# disabilityisnotinability
Semu
Kabanda
Hello, my name is Semu Samson Kabanda, born in Kilimanjaro and now residing in Arusha, I have devoted my life to empowering communities and driving meaningful change.
OUR TEAM
DÖRTHE
FISCHBACHER
Dörthe joined The Hand Project in 2022 and has taken on the huge job of ensuring logistics happen seamlessly, as well as managing team building events in Germany and beyond. Having experienced fitting hands in Ghana, Dörthe is fully engaged in ensuring that the project runs as smoothly as possible.
RIJK
CROLLA
Rijk joined The Hand Project in Uganda in 2023 and now leads growth and branding efforts. Based in the Netherlands, he focuses on expanding The Hand Project’s reach across Europe and strengthening its global identity. His creative approach to storytelling and partnerships helps connect teams to purpose, bringing The Hand Project’s impact to new countries and communities.
CHRIS
GULLEY
Chris founded The Hand Project in
2019 after recognizing the need for
a more holistic approach to supporting upper limb amputees in
developing countries. Originally from New Zealand, he travels extensively and has personally fitted over 1,200 prosthetic hands across Africa and the sub continent.