Person Energy Transportation (PET) seeks to provide mobility for those in greatest need and with the least resources in poor or underdeveloped countries. Many people have lost the use of their legs due to polio, landmine injury, etc. The PET Project is a growing ministry to deliver mobility solutions to them.
The PET has been extensively field tested and is designed to be sturdy, simple to maintain, and low-cost; a PET vehicle costs as little as $250.
EXLTUBE recently shipped a year's worth of material to PET. The donated tubing will be used for production of Adult Crank PETs.
I tell everyone that distributing PETS was the single most rewarding thing that I did as a missionary in Sierra Leone. To see an individual drag him/herself into my compound and ride out with dignity on a PET - Priceless! Beth Ferrell, retired missionary, 2009.
The PET Project is not wed to just this particular model of machine. Besides raising funds for building PET vehicles, it collects other used mobility devices such as canes, foldable walkers, crutches, and wheelchairs. Even if they need minor repairs/replacement parts, it receives and sends them on to one of its distribution partners, Hope Haven International Ministries, in Iowa. Their volunteers refurbish used mobility devices and distribute along with PETs in many countries.