by Steve Robinson | Nov 9, 2022 | Our Families, Our Stories
Fabrice in Rwanda Difficult medical challenges have a way of adding stress to any family. When Fabrice was born with clubfoot, tension was high between his mom Theodosia and dad Jean Claude. “We don’t have deformity in my family,” Jean Claude would say. He washed his...
by Steve Robinson | Nov 1, 2022 | Our Families, Our Stories
Mumbere in DRC Mumbere’s mom, Kahindiro, has a faith that gives her strength and peace. It was this faith that got her through the challenges she faced when Mumbere was born with clubfoot. Even though her in-laws personally blamed her for the birth defect, she never...
by Steve Robinson | Oct 14, 2022 | Our Families, Our Stories
Martine in DRC New moms often have many questions when their child is born, “What will they become when they grow up? What will their life look like?” Christine also had many questions when her daughter Martine was born: “Have I sinned against God? Is it witchcraft?...
by Steve Robinson | Oct 13, 2022 | Our Families, Our Stories
Nimrod in Kenya Dennis and Nancy come from a humble background in Kenya. With two children and no regular job, life can be difficult. The birth of their second child, Nimrod, should have been a joy for this family, but when he was born with clubfoot, it only added to...
by Steve Robinson | Oct 13, 2022 | Our Families, Our Stories
Jokebed in Burkina Faso Nathalie and Elise come from two different ethnic groups in Burkina Faso. According to the local Burkinabe tradition, marriage is strictly forbidden between these two ethnic groups, and doing so could bring a curse on the family. But Nathalie...
