Philanthropist Saad Kassis-Mohamed is funding the delivery of 300 mobility devices to public clinics and partner NGOs in Zimbabwe and Uganda to improve access for individuals with limited mobility.
According to the We Care Foundation, the donation valued at $100,000 includes wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and assistive kits, all targeted at recipients already identified on clinic waitlists. The consignments are scheduled to arrive in full by December 2025, with coordinated distribution through public health facilities in Zimbabwe and partner organizations in Kampala and Gulu, Uganda.
The initiative prioritizes school-age children, working adults who rely on daily travel and older individuals with limited mobility. Each recipient will not only receive a device but also a fitting and safety check, with a 30-day follow-up to ensure continued use or adjustments if required. Local clinics and NGOs will maintain simple logs detailing recipient information, device type, fitting notes and follow-up outcomes, with a public summary of deliveries planned after the first phase.
“This is a practical step that removes a daily barrier,” said Kassis-Mohamed. “A device that fits and is available today can turn missed classes into school days and long walks into short trips. The focus is on people who have been waiting the longest and on a process that is easy to verify.”
The initiative reflects a growing trend among African entrepreneurs and philanthropists who combine business acumen with measurable social impact. By funding and structuring distributions in partnership with local clinics and NGOs, Kassis-Mohamed ensures that the devices reach those most in need, while creating a verifiable, accountable system for impact tracking.
Partner clinics and NGOs will manage local announcements and arrange home or school deliveries when travel is not feasible. Each site will also maintain basic spare parts, allowing for on-site fixes and reducing device downtime.
For African entrepreneurs and business leaders, the program offers a blueprint for impact-driven investment: clearly defined goals, measurable outcomes and sustainable, locally managed delivery.
As philanthropy increasingly intersects with business strategy on the continent, initiatives like this demonstrate that social responsibility and operational efficiency can advance hand-in-hand, creating value that extends beyond profit margins into real-world human improvement.
