Give Me 5 Foundation
THE FIRST CHARITY DEDICATED TO LYMPHEDEMA SURGERY Our goal is to transform lives by improving surgical care worldwide
About Us
Advancing Surgical Care, Research, and Education with a Focus on Lymphedema and Limb Diseases
The Give Me 5 Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving surgical access and outcomes for patients with limb deformities in resource-limited settings. Our work combines innovative strategies and expert guidance to address gaps in care for conditions caused by congenital deformities, trauma, and infections
Tackling the Global Surgery Gap
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Global Need: 5 billion people lack access to safe surgery and anesthesia, with 32% of the global disease burden requiring surgical intervention.
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Disparities in Care: Vulnerable populations, especially in rural and low-income areas, are most affected by inadequate surgical access.
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Global Goals: We align with the Lancet Commission’s target of 80% safe surgery coverage by 2030
Our Mission
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Provide surgical and microsurgical care for limb deformities.
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Focus on conditions like lymphedema and diseases of the upper and lower limbs.
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Support sustainable healthcare development in underserved regions
How We Make an Impact
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Innovative Solutions: Utilize cost-effective strategies, such as Jugaad principles, to maximize resources.
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Comprehensive Care: Address form and function through advanced plastic surgery techniques.
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Bridging Gaps: Focus on areas overlooked by other organizations, ensuring equitable access to life-changing treatments.
Join us in our mission to transform lives through better surgical care!
Missions
Bohol,
Philippines
2014
Aurangabad, India
2017
Shirdi, India
2019
Bahawalpur, Pakistan
2023
Collaboration
Music & Medicine - Healing in Harmony
Pianist Weiyin Chen & Give me 5 in Mumbai 2015
Research
Staying ahead, by developing research, innovation and planning to provide progressive and sustainable high-quality care in developing countries
Article Published
Surgical Treatment of Advanced Lymphatic Filariasis of Lower Extremity Combining Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer and Excisional Procedures
Background: Lymphatic filariasis in advanced stage is a clinically challenging disability resulting in poor quality of life. In advanced stage of filariasis, medical management is seldom effective and few surgical procedures are beneficial. In this study, we assessed clinical efficacy of a surgical technique combining vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) and serial excision for patients affected by advanced Lymphatic filariasis.
Article Published
‘Give Me 5 Foundation’: A Plastic Surgery Charity Mission Helping to Enhance the Surgical Management of Limb Deformities in Rural India
Aim: A third of the world’s disease burden remains amenable to surgical intervention with 5 billion people still lacking access to safe surgery and anaesthesia. Plastic Surgery has the potential to play a key role in enhancing access to safe and effective surgical care. Give Me Five is a no-profit organisation aiming to improve the surgical management of limb deformities in countries with limited resources
Give me 5 Foundation CONTACT
Get in touch with Give Me 5 Foundation to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
303 Westgate road, NE4 6AJ, Newcastle upon Tyne, , United Kingdom
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Give Me 5 Foundation
303 Westgate road
NE46AJ, Newcastle upon Tyne
England, UK
CHARITY NUMBER: 1202571.
COMPANY NUMBER:12007427.
REGISTERED IN ENGLAND & WALES