Helping children with disabilities in developing nations...

Equip

KIDS

International

Program Partners

In this age of globalization and improved communication, cooperation between organizations is key to optimal and effective program implementation. By combining our resources and knowledge with those of organizations and individuals with similar interests, we are better able to respond to the needs of children with disabilities and their families.

At Equip K.I.D.S. International, we have formed partnerships with many organizations and individuals from around the world.

The Tides Foundation, from California, USA, supports our work through their Global Support Fund. This fund enables American donors to give to Equip K.I.D.S. International (through Tides) and receive a valid income tax receipt. For more information about our relationship with the Tides Foundation and how you can give through Tides, click here.

The Nine Tuna Foundation, from Michigan, USA, is an important supporter of Equip KIDS work and has contributed both to our programs, as well as to the upcoming conferences in Cusco, Peru. 

Through Hope Haven International Ministry’s (USA) generous donation of 25 pediatric wheelchairs and walkers (October, 2002), we were able to provide many children in Southern Peru with a new form of seating and mobility. In addition, Hope Haven has provided us with some wonderful parts for our production program.

With a grant from the Norwegian Red Cross, we were able to purchase electric tools for our production program, thus increasing our efficiency and productivity in this area.

Hogar Clinica San Juan de Dios de Cusco is a pediatric rehabilitation centre we work closely with in Peru. It is where we implemented our first augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) program. The centre is home to 40 children and provides services to hundreds of external patients. 

The WorldVOCA project (USA) provided us with electronic communication devices, giving our Augmentative and Alternative Communication program a kick start. 

Our many international volunteers have supported us with their time, services and expertise. 

And finally, as a founding member of RIADIS ( Ibero-American Network of Non Governmental Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and their Families) we are able to work with other organizations from around South and Central America and the Caribbean to improve conditions for people with disabilities throughout those regions.