Hi, my name is Madhav, and I am completing my Eagle Scout project with Scouting America. For my project, I am working to provide 3D-printed prosthetic hands to 10 elbow amputees in India, helping increase independence and opportunity.

Why This Project Matters

Every year, over 25K people in India lose a limb, many due to agricultural accidents. Because medical care is often far away, injuries that could have been treated early frequently result in amputations.

For many families:

As a result, most amputees live without prosthetics, making daily activities like working, writing, or caring for family extremely difficult.

The Solution

This project focuses on low-cost, high-impact prosthetic hands made using 3D printing technology.

I am partnering with a nonprofit organization in India that has extensive experience working with amputees. They host outreach camps where they:

This partnership ensures that the hands reach those who need them most.

How You Can Help

I worked summer jobs to fund half the cost of the 3D printer, and my parents generously funded the remainder. Over the past months, I have spent many hours 3D modelling, printing, prototyping, and improving the prosthetic designs with feedback from our nonprofit partners.

I am now raising funds to cover the materials needed to build the hands, including:

I will be assembling these prosthetic hands with the help of my fellow Scouts and friends.

Your Impact

Your donation will go directly toward building and providing prosthetic hands. Even a small contribution can make a life-changing difference.

Imagine:

No amount is too small, and every donation truly counts.

Thank you for your support and for being a helping hand.

— Madhav