Hayder in Mozambique Hayder’s journey began with challenges from the moment he was born. After a difficult labor and emergency cesarean at Maputo Central Hospital, his parents, Silvia and Mahando, were devastated to learn that their son had inhaled impurities,...
This Mother’s Day, celebrate the strength and love of moms around the world by supporting a mother whose child was born with clubfoot. At Hope Walks, we partner with local clinics across Africa and Latin America to provide free treatment for babies with clubfoot—and...
Aubin in Rwanda When Angelique first held her newborn son, Aubin, she felt an overwhelming wave of love—but it was quickly shadowed by whispers from her community. “Your child is disabled,” some said. Others claimed he was cursed. In the heart of Rwanda, where...
Amos in Burundi In Burundi, Amos was born with clubfoot, leaving his parents worried about his future. They learned about Hope Walks through a neighbor and began treatment in November 2022. Traveling long distances for weekly cast changes was challenging, but the...
Fadila in Niger For over a year, Bichara faced heartbreak. Her daughter, Fadila, was born with clubfoot, a condition no one in their family had ever seen before. As her husband worked in Ivory Coast to support the family, Bichara navigated the challenges alone—caring...