ITAHARI: Karuna Foundation Nepal, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development, Koshi Province, and related local governments, officially inaugurated a prosthetic hand distribution program today.

The program, aimed at disability prevention and rehabilitation across all 137 municipalities of Koshi Province, was inaugurated by Rewati Raman Bhandari, Minister for Internal Affairs and Law, Koshi Province.

The initiative, conducted in collaboration with The Hand Project, provides free prosthetic hand fitting, installation, and training for persons with disabilities.

The camp in Itahari will run from November 3 to 12, serving 20–25 beneficiaries daily.

Technical teams from Germany, New Zealand, and Uganda will handle measurement, fitting, and training sessions.
Under this special campaign, 204 individuals across 13 districts of Koshi Province will receive lightweight, functional, and cosmetic prosthetic hands free of charge.

During the inauguration, some beneficiaries from the first group received their prosthetic hands.

Minister Bhandari emphasized that persons with disabilities have the right to receive assistive devices and encouraged beneficiaries to practice using the prosthetic hands for daily activities.

He also reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to disability rights, prevention, and rehabilitation.
Attendees included representatives from local governments, Karuna Nepal, the National Disability Federation, beneficiary families, media personnel, and international experts.

Notably, The Hand Project team members present were Chris Gulley (Founder and Director), Groth Robert Golley, Isaac Makula, and Kamanji Blessal.

Director Yogendra Giri of Karuna Nepal stated, “The goal of this program is not just to distribute prosthetic hands, but to help persons with disabilities regain self-reliance, dignity, and productivity.”