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Integrating Mental Health Support for Child Amputees and Children with Disabilities in Post-Conflict Iraq Executive Summary Iraq's decades of conflict have severely impacted children with disabilities, particularly amputees. This document examines the critical gap in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) for these vulnerable children, highlighting their challenges and proposing actionable solutions to integrate support services into education, healthcare, an

The name "Restoring Hope" for the MASU (Mobile Amputee Support Unit) initiative carries profound significance that extends far beyond the physical restoration of mobility. At its most immediate level, the name acknowledges the deep psychological impact of limb loss. When someone loses a limb, particularly in traumatic circumstances like conflict, they often experience not just physical disability but a profound sense of hopelessness about their future. The inability to walk,

Penta Medical Recycling has carved a special niche in global health by addressing the pressing needs of underserved amputees worldwide. This US nonprofit organization collects, refurbishes, and redistributes prosthetic components from across the United States to low- and middle-income countries, where resources are scarce and prosthetic care is often unaffordable. Over the eight years since its inception, Penta has expanded its operations to 29 countries across six regions of