APTERS

APTERS Appropriate Paper Technology (APTERS), is an organization based in Lusaka, Zambia. It was set up in 1

It was set up in 1990 by three young enterprising and physically challenged youths. The objectives of the organization are :
1) To produce mobility aids using paper technology for physically challenged children (e.g those with cerebral palsy or birth injuries). The mobility aids include: standing frames, chairs, wedges and walkers

2) To offer economic and personal empowerment to the members of t

he team, who are physically challenged, through regular paid employment. On average, APTERS produces over 500 mobility aids a year, using APT techniques, for children with polio and/or any other form of physical challenge. The equipment made by APTERS provides children who are physically challenged with low-cost intervention tools that are instrumental in their treatment and rehabilitation. The workshop also makes various papier mâché products such as dustbins, file boxes, toys and trays which are available for sale to the public as a means to raise extra funds for the organisation. APTERS has also recently started to produce home and school furniture in recycled cardboard, such as kids tables and chairs, coffee tables, living-room sets, …

Please do not hesitate to contact us to order something you like. Kenneth Habaalu: Tel: 0977547891 or email: [email protected]

Many thanks to Pick n Pay for remembering our mothers with a generous donation of groceries and everything nice
06/05/2026

Many thanks to Pick n Pay for remembering our mothers with a generous donation of groceries and everything nice

Many thanks to the for the generous donation that will go a long way in facilitating the work that APTERS does. This ...
06/05/2026

Many thanks to the for the generous donation that will go a long way in facilitating the work that APTERS does. This donation will go a long way in helping us achieve our aims

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21/04/2026

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Join us on Sunday 12 April to learn about birds even as you support the APTERS and Birdwatch
08/04/2026

Join us on Sunday 12 April to learn about birds even as you support the APTERS and Birdwatch

02/03/2026
Apters Children's Bush Adventure fundraising day was held on Saturday November 8th. Children had great fun learning vari...
10/11/2025

Apters Children's Bush Adventure fundraising day was held on Saturday November 8th. Children had great fun learning various bush skills such as fire making, knot tying and shelter building by Bush Discovery Adventues, painting using leaves, flowers etc with Quentin Allen and a nature treasure hunt and quiz.

27/10/2025
APTERS is producing assistive devices for children with disabilities.Our organization produces the devices include chair...
27/10/2025

APTERS is producing assistive devices for children with disabilities.

Our organization produces the devices include chairs, standing frames, and walkers made from recycled materials.
We welcome everyone who is interested in our activity!
Please contact us or visit APTERS at University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka.

AISL Students Bring Color and Care to AptersStudents from the American International School of Lusaka brightened up Apte...
07/03/2025

AISL Students Bring Color and Care to Apters

Students from the American International School of Lusaka brightened up Apters Zambia with fresh paint and also donated food items. Their generosity and creativity brought both vibrancy and support to the community.

Thank you, AISL students, for making a difference!

Address

Lusaka
P.O.BOX82APTERSUTH

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Telephone

+260211251329

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