EducAid Fits Gaza Siblings With Custom Devices
Three siblings born without legs received customised wheelchairs and mobility aids from the charity EducAid.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Special Needs
EducAid provided customised assistive devices to three Gaza siblings born without legs: Anas, 10, Sujood, 17, and Mohammad, 15. OCHA provided funding for the devices, which were produced in EducAid's workshops and laboratories.
Why it matters
Before receiving support, the siblings had limited mobility and independence in everyday tasks such as eating and writing. The devices are intended to restore some of that independence for children living in the Gaza Strip.
The three siblings were all born without legs and with two fingers on each hand, and Sujood's wheelchair is a size-40 model. The report does not indicate how many similar cases exist across Gaza or how durable the devices are expected to be.
The players
EducAid
EducAid is a humanitarian organization that produces customised assistive devices for people with disabilities in conflict-affected areas.
OCHA
OCHA, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, coordinates international humanitarian response and provided funding for these devices.
The details
EducAid studied Mohammad's needs at school and at home before producing his devices. Anas's existing wheelchair was upgraded with a detachable table and a waterproof protector shield, while Sujood received a wheelchair with a detachable dining table and an adjustable slant table.
Timeline
The article about the siblings' new devices was published on November 6, 2026.
Humanitarian Response
The devices were funded through OCHA, the United Nations body that coordinates humanitarian aid, and represent one example of assistive technology delivered within its Gaza response efforts. The approach mirrors targeted provision of mobility aids for children with physical disabilities in conflict zones.
The devices give the siblings practical tools for eating, writing and moving, which can expand their independence in daily life. Sujood's chair is also intended to help her pursue her goal of studying media.
The takeaway
Targeted assistive devices can meaningfully expand independence for children with limb differences, even in conflict settings. The support shows how customised equipment, tailored to each child's home and school needs, can address daily barriers that standard equipment may not.
Further reading
Explore more stories in the Special Needs section for additional context on adaptive equipment and disability support.
Source note: This article includes information reported by UN News.
