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Phased Program Development

methodology: phased_program_development

By incrementally expanding service offerings starting with core medical devices, the organization builds sustainable, scalable health programs because starting small allows for testing, learning, and securing resources before scaling. This strategy involves launching with a single, high-impact service—such as wheelchair production—and using lessons and momentum to add complementary services like prosthetics, orthotics, and hearing health. It distinguishes itself from rapid scale-up models by prioritizing operational learning, community trust, and financial sustainability at each phase.

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organizations running this strategy · 1

what it looks like in practice

activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • Construction and deployment of all-terrain wheelchairs ARSOBO ARIZONA SONORA BORDER
    direct service
    Operates a construction shop in Nogales, Mexico to build and distribute RoughRider wheelchairs designed for use in developing countries, providing mobility solutions to individuals with mobility challenges in Sonora, Mexico.
  • Construction and deployment of all-terrain wheelchairs ARSOBO ARIZONA SONORA BORDER
    direct service
    Operates a construction shop in Nogales, Mexico to build RoughRider wheelchairs designed for use in developing countries and provides wheelchairs to individuals with mobility challenges in Sonora, Mexico to promote mobility and independence.
  • Cross-border hearing health care program ARSOBO ARIZONA SONORA BORDER
    direct service
    Operates a hearing health care program in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, serving patients from infants to geriatric individuals through volunteer collaboration between Tucson, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora, including supervision of audiology and Spanish interpreting graduate students from the University of Arizona.
  • Cross-border hearing health care program ARSOBO ARIZONA SONORA BORDER
    direct service
    Operates a hearing health care program in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, serving patients from infants to geriatric individuals through volunteer collaboration between Tucson, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora, including supervision of audiology and interpreting students from the University of Arizona.
  • Cross-border organizational structure ARSOBO ARIZONA SONORA BORDER
    capacity building
    Operates a U.S.-based NGO with a sister organization in Mexico to support cross-border medical device production, clinical services, and volunteer operations.
  • Cross-border organizational structure and capacity ARSOBO ARIZONA SONORA BORDER
    capacity building
    Operates a U.S.-based NGO with a sister organization in Mexico to support cross-border medical device production, service delivery, and volunteer coordination.
  • Cross-border organizational structure and capacity ARSOBO ARIZONA SONORA BORDER
    capacity building
    Operates a U.S.-based NGO with a sister organization in Mexico to support cross-border operations, enabling medical device production, clinical services, and volunteer coordination.
  • International clinical outreach ARSOBO ARIZONA SONORA BORDER
    direct service
    Engages in international outreach by volunteering clinical skills in Mexico, supporting direct patient care and training efforts.
  • Orthotic and Prosthetic services in underserved areas ARSOBO ARIZONA SONORA BORDER
    direct service
    Provides Orthotic and Prosthetic services to populations in Mexico who lack readily available access to such resources, including through international outreach and clinical volunteering.
  • Orthotic and Prosthetic services in underserved areas ARSOBO ARIZONA SONORA BORDER
    direct service
    Provides Orthotic and Prosthetic services to populations in Mexico who lack readily available access to such resources.
  • Orthotic and Prosthetic services in underserved areas ARSOBO ARIZONA SONORA BORDER
    direct service
    Provides Orthotic and Prosthetic services to populations in Mexico lacking readily available resources, including through international outreach and volunteer clinical services.
  • Production and distribution of prosthetic devices in Mexico ARSOBO ARIZONA SONORA BORDER
    direct service
    Produces hundreds of prosthetic devices per month in Mexico using locally trained craftsmen and provides them to individuals with disabilities, with devices built by people who use similar devices.