Hand Print Project
Mobile 3D-Printing for Upper-Limb Care: Pilot Programme Launch in Quang Tri
Pilot Programme: Quang Tri
In collaboration with the Quang Tri Mine Action Center, we are launching our first pilot programme to provide immediate support to affected communities. The objective is to launch this pilot before the November rainy season, as landslides frequently isolate these regions.
The Handprint Project aims to create accessible, sustainable, custom-fit prosthetic solutions for individuals in remote or underserved areas. By utilising mobile 3D-printing technology, the project will bridge the gap between complex medical requirements and the logistical challenges of rural healthcare.
Specialised Upper-Limb Support: Conventional programmes focus on lower-limb injuries. This project prioritises the development of functional, bespoke prostheses for upper-body injuries.
Mobile Logistics: The initiative uses mobile units to conduct on-site scanning and production. This reduces the travel burden for patients and allows for frequent, local care.
Community Integration: A core pillar of the work is the involvement of local communities in the fitting and production process. Using 3D-printed patterns and local expertise ensures solutions remain sustainable, repairable, and integrated into the local culture.
Support Our Mission
Donations will help us launch this pilot program ahead of the monsoon season. Contributions enable the immediate purchase of materials, the transport of 3D-printing hardware to remote sites, and the training of local technicians. Financial support ensures the project reaches vulnerable beneficiaries before the area becomes inaccessible.
About me:
This is the view from my house in Central Vietnam. It faces west toward the mountains, where the US dropped over 328,000 tonnes of ordnance between 1965-1975. I have a BA South East Asian Studies from SOAS, University of London, and an MSc Humanitarianism, Aid, and Conflict, also from SOAS. It has been my goal to establish a 3D printed prosthesis program in Central Vietnam since first researching my undergraduate dissertation. Now Quang Tri Mine Action Center has asked me to develop a pilot program and I am excited and intimidated. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or ideas on how to meet this goal.
Hands printed by the USC Viterbi school of engineering