What happens at a Hand Project event?
Suitable for groups of 8 – 2000+, the Hand Project is a unique and thought-provoking team building challenge. The event begins with a short introduction from the Hand Project, the organisation who developed the hands and distribute them to those who need them. This allows the group to understand more about the recipients of the donations and what a difference they’ll make to their lives.
The group will then split into teams of 4, with each team making one hand. Working with their non-dominant hands, each team will assemble the hands using the kits and instructions provided. After the event, the hands will be sent to the Hand Project for distribution in developing countries where access to health services are limited.
Why build and donate prosthetic hands?
2.4 million of the 3 million upper-limb amputees worldwide live in developing countries. The WHO estimate that less than 5% of these people have access to rehabilitation services.
The Hand Project helps give amputees the opportunity to regain independence by working with NGOs and charities in the developing world, delivering free prosthetic hands and training sessions for local orthopaedic technicians. The hands provided through this project are all made through corporate team building events across the world. o3e are proud to be the Hand Project’s UK partner.
Help change lives through the Hand Project team building challenge
This activity gives you and your team the opportunity to make a tangible donation which will impact people’s lives. Giving the gift of independence to allow recipients to do so many of the things so many of us take for granted – feeding and dressing themselves, writing their name, riding a bike – is one of the most powerful gifts you can give.
You can read some case studies about how participating in a Hand Project event can change lives here.
The Hand Project FAQs
What's the group size for the Hand Project?
The Hand Project is scalable, and works best for groups of 8 - 2000+. Each group will be split into teams of around 4, making one hand per team.
Where does the Hand Project take place?
We'll bring our team and all the equipment for the event directly to you, whether you're at a hired event space or on-site at your offices. We're invested in keeping our carbon footprint low, so we have a network of specialist o3e Event Crew across the country. We've held events in the UK, Europe, the USA and beyond!
How do you choose which charity the hands we make will be donated to?
The hands will be sent to developing countries and distributed to people living in communities with limited access to healthcare.
How long does the Hand Project event last?
It's designed to last around 2-2.5 hours. However we can be flexible based on your agenda - if you're running a drop-in session at an exhibition, or a larger full day event, get in touch and we can discuss options.
What happens after the Hand Project event?
After the event, we'll send the hands you've made to our distribution partner, the Hand Project, who will distribute the hands to communities in countries with an immediate need for limbs. Once the recipients have been using their new limbs for a short while, you'll receive feedback you can share with your team to really demonstrate the difference they've made by participating in the event.
I'm interested in the Hand Project - what next?
Get in touch with us via our Contact Form, the phone or email to let us know the size of your group, the anticipated location and date of your event (if you have one). We'll then provide a straightforward quote and a summary of the number of hands you'll be making. If you choose to go ahead with the event, we'll get the ball rolling with the event set up. We project manage the entire process from start to finish. We'll liaise with you about charity options and organise the event logistics, agenda, event space set-up and charity representative. We can also add bespoke elements to your event, depending on your objectives - for example, you might want to incorporate messaging surrounding your company's mission and vision, values or brand. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, and our client testimonials and satisfaction scores are a testament to this!