CILSA American Foundation

our work​

CILSA’s six decades of operational experience and deep community relationships position the NGO as one of Argentina’s most trusted and effective inclusion organizations.

Its national presence allows the organization to respond where the need is greatest, reaching communities across every region of the country.

Our Social Programs

Education & Employment Opportunities Program

Creating pathways toward autonomy through scholarships, vocational training, digital education, and workforce readiness.

National Wheelchair & Orthopedic Devices Program

Providing free wheelchairs and orthopedic devices to children and adults with disabilities in vulnerable situations across Argentina.

Awareness & Inclusion Program

Promoting accessibility, disability rights, and inclusion through workshops, campaigns, and public engagement.

Sports & Recreation Program

Encouraging inclusion, confidence, and participation through adaptive sports and recreational activities.

One Child, One Future

Encouraging inclusion, confidence, and participation through adaptive sports and recreational activities.

Wheelchair Distribution Growth: A Legacy of Partnership


Many international supporters, including rotary leaders, foundations, and donors have personally participated in wheelchair distributions across Argentina. This creates something deeper than philanthropy: real human connection.

11,500 Wheelchairs

1994–2006

Distributed during the first phase of distribution, establishing CILSA’s mobility network.

70,000

Wheelchairs 2006–2025

Distributed during the second phase, reflecting massive scale-up through international partnerships.

30%

Youth Participation Increase

Participation from young adults ages 18–40 in inclusion programs increased by 30%, showing mobility as a gateway to education, employment, and independence.