Make disability equipment for children in Pakistan

We’re delighted to share some exciting progress from our Appropriate Paper-based Technology (APT) initiative — made possible through your generous support.

In September 2025, we successfully conducted our first-ever APT pre-training session in Pakistan. This milestone was led by our locally certified APT trainers, who previously completed their training in Nepal. Their leadership marks an important step toward building local expertise and sustainability within the programme.

A total of 25 participants, representing three partner organisations, took part in the pre-training. Over the course of the sessions, they explored the core principles of APT — learning how to use simple, affordable materials to create low-cost, sustainable rehabilitation equipment. Participants also began developing plans to establish APT workshops within their own organisations, expanding access to essential resources for people with disabilities in their communities.

This pre-training has laid a strong foundation for the full APT training planned for November 2025, when our UK-based trainers will travel to Pakistan to deliver in-depth, hands-on instruction. During that training, participants will gain practical skills in crafting essential APT items such as standing frames, stools, and corner chairs — tools that make a real difference in mobility, comfort, and independence.

We’re incredibly proud of what has been achieved so far, and we know none of this would have been possible without your partnership. Your continued support helps us empower local teams, strengthen inclusive practices, and bring life-changing rehabilitation solutions within reach for many more people.

Thank you for standing with us in this vital work. We look forward to sharing more progress with you soon.

The MAITS Team

We’re delighted to share some exciting progress on our latest initiative in Pakistan – a transformative project using Appropriate Paper-based Technology (APT) to improve the lives of children with disabilities.

Over the next three years, we will train 10 therapists and 50 technicians across three local organisations in Karachi to create affordable, custom-made disability aids using simple, recyclable materials. These APT items – such as seating supports and standing frames – will be designed by trained professionals and crafted by technicians, many of whom are parents seeking new skills and employment opportunities.

This programme is more than training. It’s about empowerment, sustainability, and dignity. By the third year, we aim to produce at least 300 high-quality, tailored mobility aids annually – every single one making a tangible difference in a child’s daily life.

Our lead trainers, Heather and Alan, will oversee the core training in November this year, supported by a committed local team. Preparations are well underway, and we’re working closely with partner organisations to ensure every detail – from tools and workshops to documentation and quality control – is in place.

But we can’t do this without you.

Your support has always been vital, and now, as we embark on this new chapter, we ask you to stand with us once more. Your donation will help fund training materials, essential tools, and the creation of high-quality instructional resources in both English and Urdu. Most importantly, it will bring comfort, mobility, and independence to children who need it most.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

The MAITS Team