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Puntos Verdes Foundation and Mahavir Kmina: We are part of the changefor a better future

Every time users (companies or natural persons)they deposit their post-consumer waste in the different collection points they accumulate green points that they can allocate to the Mahavir Kmina Corporation. This initiative contributes significantly both to the environment and to our contribution to society, and in this way, continue providing free leg prostheses to those who need it most.

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News and events

News and events

Find out about the latest news that has happened in our institution: new technologies and services, events, historical milestones and much more.

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Home of step opens television for our beneficiaries

August 12, 2022

We have the support of Hogar de Paso Papa Francisco, which provides lodging and meals to beneficiaries and their companions who come from other regions or countries at a very affordable price.Thanks to the donation of a television, we can project recommendations on the process of adapting the prosthesis.

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Challenge 7D7, for one more step

July 15, 2022

John Treasure,cycling teacher, in alliance with Pedialyte Active, Actimax, Xpedition, Mundo Verde, Go Up, Ponéte Bonito and Smart Fit, carried out theChallenge 7D7, for one more step, which consisted of virtual cycling classes to support the Corporation. 

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Eco Zone in San Nicolas to help Mahavir Kmina

June 15, 2022

TheSan Nicolas Shopping Centerencourages recycling and separation of waste through theEcho Zone, a striking strategy so that customers, visitors, collaborators and brands,come together to change lives, while contributing to the care of the environment

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VES donates prosthetics for children at Christmas

December 14, 2021

James Sutton, CEO of Virtual Employee Services, visited our facilities with the aim of providing opportunities for children to walk again this Christmas time. With your donation, four children received their prostheses from the Corporation. We thank James for believing in this cause, and the people who, like him, contribute so that more beneficiaries get an opportunity to start over.

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DONATON2021

November 30, 2021

On Tuesday, November 30, the Corporation celebrates its second DONATION in the hands of CODISCOS. This year, the event will be a vallenato concert with free admission. Join the cause, with your support more people will receive a prosthesis to recover their mobility, self-esteem and independence. 

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Entrepreneurs united by Colombia

October 01, 2021

Evaristo Piedrahita, manager of SUSI Artisanal Bakery, visited the Mahavir Kmina Corporation, as part of its campaign to recognize Colombian entrepreneurs who, from their organizations, have a positive impact on the country.

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Plaza Arrayanes helps Mahavir Kmina

September 15, 2021

In the month of Love and Friendship, Plaza Arrayanes  and Dixon Eventos came together to help those who need it most.

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It's time to help: Campaign of love and friendship

September 01, 2021

In the month of Love and Friendship, donate 5,000 pesos for a leg prosthesis. Sharing with those who need it most feels good and positively impacts many lives.

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New Wishing Wells: There are already 20 located in shopping centers

April 15, 2021

With the two wishing wells installed in the month of March, we now have 20 wells that are available to the general public to contribute to the cause of Mahavir Kmina by making wishes. 

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Gresapp: First application in the world, in Spanish, for the rehabilitation of amputated patients.

March 15, 2021

Gresapp is a mobile application, developed by the Health Rehabilitation Group of the University of Antioquia, to support people during their process before and after amputation, as well as being a tool for their comprehensive rehabilitation.

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Paralympic athlete breaks national record in qualifying for Tokyo 2021 in Dubai

February 15, 2021

Cristian is getting closer to the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. With his participation in the 12TH INTERNATIONAL OPEN ATHLETICS GRAND PRIX, he not only won the gold medal, he also broke the national record of 12.13m, established in 2016, surpassing it with a 13.99m mark.

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mahavir kmina

open your doors

August 31, 2020

Mahavir Kmina opens its doors! Little by little, in the Corporation we resume productive activities, in order to continue manufacturing smiles and fulfilling dreams.

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real estate hit,

a new ally to the cause.

March 02, 2020

The real estate company joins the cause of Mahavir Kmina and contributes to give more people the opportunity to start over. 

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2020 challenges

a year of transformations

February 28, 2020

The new decade welcomes us with opportunities and challenges to face, discover why this year begins a new evolutionary stage in Mahavir Kmina hand in hand with technology and our allies.

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technical certification

of the production team

October 22, 2019

Ledys Lara, Yamile Mesa, Deison Urrego and Edwin Velásquez are the first of the Mahavir Kmina prosthetist team to complete academic programs that will endorse them as prosthetists.

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+ Wishing Wells

two new wells installed in Medellin

UPDATED September 23, 2019

New wells were installed in Viva Envigado, Oviedo, Plaza Arrayanes, Jardines de Llanogrande and Premium Plaza. With these there are already 22 wells available to the public to contribute to the cause.

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1st Grand Bazaar

a new event in Mahavir Kmina

June 20, 2019

The event, which included the participation of employees from neighboring organizations, closed with more than favorable results.

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doctoral study

seeks to improve alignment system

28 February 2019

The study aims to improve the Corporation's alignment system for prostheses intended for transfemoral (above-the-knee) amputees.

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4,000 people

have walked with Mahavir Kmina again

February 21, 2019

Mahavir Kmina has already impacted more than 4,000 amputees with his free prostheses. Now, the institution is betting on improving its service.

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Recognition

Business in Sustainability 2018

December 14, 2018

The award, granted by the Valle de Aburrá Metropolitan Area, recognizes the region's businessmen who support a responsible economy and the reduction of environmental impacts through their processes.

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Gallery:

The North Gate Wishing Well

October 8, 2018

Get to know the impressive Wishing Well, an initiative of the Puerta del Norte Shopping Center that will be open to the public until October 30.

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An amazing paralympic athlete

August 6, 2018

Cristian lost his left leg in a traffic accident, but with the help of Mahavir Kmina he has regained his mobility and has surpassed himself.

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standing frame

A benefit for people with paraplegia

July 9, 2018

The device donated by the Corporation benefited Gloria Urrego, a woman who suffers from paralysis in her lower limbs due to a stray bullet.

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Certificates

in Good Manufacturing Practices

December 15, 2017

The certification is obtained thanks to the quality of the institution's processes and opens the door to new opportunities. 

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