Equip KIDS (Kids In Developing Societies) International is a non-sectarian, non-governmental, grassroots, charitable organization dedicated to promoting the full inclusion and participation of children with disabilities around the world. Our current efforts are focused in Peru.

We work directly with children and their families through the provision of assistive technology (such as wheelchairs, walkers and communication devices), and we support families, professionals and community organizations through training, support and mentoring. We believe that every child has the right to mobility, communication and education and we are committed to providing the tools disabled children require to meet and exceed these needs. We certainly understand the enormity of the tasks ahead of us, but we have also seen what a huge difference the smallest of steps can make in the lives of these children.

Take, for example, Diana, a bright-eyed 6 year-old with Cerebral Palsy from southern Peru.  Diana lives with her mother and 3 siblings in a loving, yet simple home. At 6, she is now too big to be carried, however with proper seating and a sturdy wheelchair, she is able to go outside with the other children to play, and she is able to attend school. Due to her physical disability, Diana cannot speak, but she has learned to communicate by pointing to symbols and words in a book. With her new mobility and communication strategies in hand, Diana is able to participate in her family, community and school life and will have many new opportunities open up to her in the future.

Diana is just one child among millions in similar circumstances around the world. 

However, with every child we help, we are one step closer to our goal.