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]

At Apters we not only make standing frame but we strive to contribute in whatever way we can to make a child’s life bett...
09/07/2026

At Apters we not only make standing frame but we strive to contribute in whatever way we can to make a child’s life better.

17/06/2026
At the American International School of Lusaka - AISLservice isn't just an after-school activity; it is woven into the ...
17/06/2026

At the American International School of Lusaka - AISLservice isn't just an after-school activity; it is woven into the very fabric of the curriculum. From a young age, students are taught that they have the power to make a difference. We love seeing Grade 3 students learn about APTERS and turn that knowledge into creative business models, or watching the entire school community come together to recycle paper and reduce waste.

However, we are particularly blown away by the incredible work happening in the Senior Art and Design class every semester. These students aren't just learning about the need for APT chairs; they are learning how to craft them from scratch. From the initial sketches to the final varnish, they experience the entire journey of creation.

What really makes our hearts swell is watching them go the extra mile. They don't just build functional chairs; they design them in amazing colors and styles, ensuring each piece is as beautiful as it is purposeful.

As Apters , we want to extend a massive THANK YOU to the students and faculty. Thank you for the long hours in the workshop, for your dedication to detail, and for proving that education is at its best when it combines knowledge with compassion.

We are so grateful for these awesome chairs and the incredible young minds who built them. 🧡

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

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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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