Supporting Occupational Therapy
in low & middle income countries
What is OT Frontiers?
We are a UK-based network that welcomes international members, building partnerships and promoting occupational therapy in low and middle income countries. We aim to develop an understanding of how occupational therapists can collaborate internationally, learn from, and support each other, and best apply occupational therapy practice in unique contexts.
Find out how to get involved here. Find more information about us here and about our work here. Browse our resources here and get in touch here.
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News
20 Years of OT Frontiers!
This autumn will see OT Frontiers turn 20! Find out more about the beginning of it all here, and join us for birthday celebrations at our online AGM, 11 October 2025. New to the network? Be part of the next stage of our journey by filling in a membership application form which you can find here.
OT Frontiers Meeting
Saturday 18th January 2025
10:30-14:00 UTC
Please email enquiries@otfrontiers.com for recordings of the webinars.
OT Frontiers Meeting: Saturday 20th July 2024
Another great time of connection and learning, hearing from Pierre Damien Turikumana and Kit Sinclair on:
OT Frontiers Meeting: Saturday 20th April 2024
We enjoyed another stimulating and encouraging meeting in April, hearing from Lauren Somerville and Claire Brundle on:
OT Frontiers Meeting: Saturday 20th Jan 2024
We enjoyed another inspiring online gathering, networking and sharing knowledge. Presentations included:
E-mentorship in the Development of Occupational Therapy in Rwanda
Epiphanie Murebwayire
Disability and Humanitarian Settings
Dr. Israel Balogun
Our Working Groups are Recruiting!
Contact enquiries@otfrontiers.com to find out more about getting involved with the work of OT Frontiers through joining one of our rewarding Working Groups. Please note: due to our widespread membership, the Working Groups are carried out online.
Resources Working Group
This new group is aims to develop and streamline the resources on the OT Frontiers website so OTs working in low and middle income settings can access the most useful, up-to-date resources as easily as possible.
Research Working Group
Help find relevant research and evidence related to OT practice in low and middle income countries.
Impact Working Group
Help dig into the impact OT Frontiers has had and is having, to help us channel our efforts and resources most effectively, notice areas that need development, and celebrate our triumphs!
Media Working Group
Help us promote the work of OT Frontiers! If you're familiar with navigating social media outlets, we'd love to hear from you.
Education Working Group
If you have experience training or lecturing in Occupational Therapy, we'd love to hear from you. This group aims to support emerging courses in Occupational Therapy in low resource settings.
Disabled Village Children (2022 Edition)
We are delighted to share news of the third edition of this seminal manual on community-based rehabilitation suitable for professionals and community workers. Find this outstanding resource here.
Meetings
19 July 2025
11 October 2025 (AGM)
OTs, students, and others interested in occupational therapy in low and middle income countries are very welcome to participate in these rich, varied and thought-provoking conferences that provide exciting opportunities for networking, meaningful discussion and certified CPD activity. Contact enquiries@otfrontiers.com to register.
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