The Victoria Hand Project team has been recognized for its global efforts in removing barriers and improving accessibility for persons with disabilities.

A UVic-based international project improving accessibility for people with disabilities around the world earned the internationally recognized Zero Project Award 2025 for its innovative approach to accessible health care.

The Victoria Hand Project provides affordable, Canadian-engineered 3D-printed prosthetic arms to amputees in need.

B次元官网网址淩eceiving the Zero Project Award is an incredible honour and validation of our work. This recognition will help us grow our partnerships and reach more amputees in need around the world.B次元官网网址� CEO Michael Peirone said in a news release.

The award came during the Zero Project Conference March 5 to 7 at the United Nations Office in Vienna, which brings together change-makers from more than 90 countries to highlight and replicate impactful solutions for disability inclusion. The conference focused on inclusive employment and information and communication technology, with 77 innovative solutions from 45 countries receiving the prestigious award for roles in removing barriers for persons with disabilities.

By leveraging 3D printing, scanning, and digital workflows, Victoria Hand Project enables local clinics in conflict-affected and low-resource regions to manufacture and fit prosthetic arms on-site. This decentralized approach reduces wait times, empowers local clinicians with new skills, and ensures sustainable, long-term impact.

Since inception, the project has expanded to 11 countries, including Ukraine, Kenya, Nepal and Egypt, providing more than 400 amputees with life-changing prosthetic care. In Ukraine alone, the work has been critical for soldiers and civilians affected by the ongoing war, offering above-elbow prosthetic solutions, which are typically among the most expensive and complex to produce.

The recognition at the Zero Project Conference sets the organization up to connect with international NGOs, foundations, and government agencies at the United Nations, opening doors for future collaborations.

It comes at a time when the Victoria Hand Project is poised to expand its impact further with new projects in development, including initiatives in the Middle East and additional partnerships in Ukraine.

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