| ADD International | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1985 |
| Type | Development charity |
| Purpose/focus | Aid for disabled persons in developing countries |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
| Website | www.add.org.uk |
ADD International (ADD), is a UK based international development agency with eight offices, working in Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, India, Mali, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. ADD was founded in 1985 by Chris Underhill, who formerly founded Thrive and went on to found BasicNeeds.
ADD works with a variety of organisations ranging from small groups at the village or local level, to larger, representational national federations and unions, to promote aid and support for disabled persons.
ADD offers various services to disabled persons, such as business loans, financial support for local physiotherapy clinics, and aid in setting up support groups. They also offer indirect support by training teachers, government officials, and religious leaders in raising awareness of the disability issue in local communities.