Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS), a leading non-profit organization in healing, enriching, and empowering differently-abled individuals, has been officially recognized as a global partner organization by the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) through its Global Partnership Exchange (GPEx) program.
NSS Welcomed at ISPO GPEx Forum
NSS was formally welcomed as a new GPEx member at the ISPO GPEx forum held today. This prestigious event brought together prominent leaders from various international organizations within the prosthetics and orthotics field.
During the forum, NSS had the opportunity to showcase its impressive work:
- Vision, Mission, and Impact: NSS presented its vision, mission, and the significant impact it has made in providing prosthetic care.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: A virtual tour led by Dr. Manas Sahoo, Senior Master P&O, highlighted NSS’s advanced Prosthetics and Orthotics Fabrication Unit, staffed by a dedicated team of 30 P&O professionals.
- Global Initiative: ‘got limbs?’ A key focus of the presentation was NSS’s ambitious global initiative, “got limbs? – Scaling Access to Prosthetics in Humanitarian and Development Settings.” This initiative aims to provide 100,000 lifetime prostheses by 2030.
NSS Pioneering Accessible Prosthetics
NSS leadership, including Prashant Agarwal, Global President, and Manoj Barot, Global Vice President, detailed the organization’s journey and its commitment to overcoming accessibility barriers:
- 35,000 Prostheses Provided: NSS highlighted its success in providing over 35,000 prostheses through a unique outreach camp approach. This innovative strategy addresses the critical global shortage of prosthetic services, particularly for underserved populations.
- Emphasis on Affordability and Quality: Barot emphasized NSS’s commitment to developing affordable prosthetics that meet WHO and ISO quality standards.
NSS Announces Global Collaboration Efforts
Prashant Agarwal emphasized NSS’s core belief: mobility is a right, not a privilege. He outlined strategies to achieve their vision, including:
- World-Class Technology: Providing access to the latest prosthetic technology.
- Single-Visit Solutions: Streamlining the process for prosthetic assessment and fitting.
- Free Prosthetics: Ensuring free access to prosthetics for individuals in low- and middle-income countries.
Agarwal further appealed to the ISPO forum and its global network for collaboration, inviting partnerships to:
- Develop innovative solutions for prosthetic care delivery.
- Expand access to underserved communities worldwide.
- Advocate for inclusive policies that ensure accessibility and dignity for all.
Strong International Support for NSS
The forum received NSS with great enthusiasm. Several ISPO Board Members expressed their admiration for NSS’s work:
- David Constantine (UK): Commended NSS’s global camp initiatives and recommended a follow-up care phase with certified P&O professionals.
- Youssef Salam (Lebanon): Applauded NSS’s pursuit of ISO certification and offered his support in achieving this goal. He also inquired about collaboration opportunities for other NGOs.
- Nasarul Anuar Abd Razak (Malaysia): Expressed strong interest in connecting NSS with stakeholders in Bhutan and surrounding areas to leverage their expertise and improve prosthetic care delivery.
- Jeff Erenstone (USA), Founder and President of Operation Namaste: Praised NSS’s global efforts and offered to share their organization’s cutting-edge prosthetic accessory technologies.
NSS Junior P&O Team Encouraged
The forum concluded with a surge of enthusiasm, particularly among the junior P&O team at NSS. They expressed immense satisfaction and a sense of security, feeling their careers were off to an excellent start thanks to the world-class exposure gained through this platform.
