Game Changer: Christian Silva and “Give me Five” give amputees a hand

Americas Now

Colombia is the Latin American country with the most deaths due to landmines. It’s also where thousands of Colombian citizens, including children, have lost limbs from accidental landmine explosions. Because prosthetics are expensive and often scarce, many victims live without them. But one man is working hard to change that.

He’s providing prosthetics to children without hands, and giving them a new lease on life.

Meet the founder of “Give Me Five,” Game Changer Christian Silva. 

Game Changer Christian Silva and “Give me Five”

Colombia is the Latin American country with the most deaths due to landmines. It’s also where thousands of Colombian citizens, including children, have lost limbs from accidental landmine explosions. Because prosthetics are expensive and often scarce, many victims live without them. But one man is working hard to change that. He’s providing prosthetics to children without hands, and giving them a new lease on life. Meet the founder of “Give Me Five," Game Changer Christian Silva.