Ian in Rwanda When Ian was born with clubfoot, his mother, Angelique, faced overwhelming challenges. As a single mother of two in Rwanda, she endured harsh judgment from her community and her husband’s family, who abandoned her, claiming her child’s condition...
Phenia in Zambia When Phenia was born in Zambia with clubfoot, her young mother, Chimfwembe, was overwhelmed by disbelief and the weight of community whispers—some called her child “disabled,” others cursed. Isolated by misunderstanding and hurtful words, the family...
Liam in the Dominican Republic Liam’s parents’ joy turned to fear when they saw his tiny feet turned inward—a condition known as bilateral idiopathic clubfoot. They worried about what the future held for their son. At just one month old, Liam began...
Ahadu in Ethiopia Meet Ahadu, the first child of Hana and her husband, a couple from Addis Ababa whose journey is one of faith, resilience, and hope. Both Orthodox Christians and living with HIV, Hana works as an accountant, and her husband transitioned from a...
Herminia in Mozambique No one noticed anything wrong with Herminia’s feet when she was born, even the medical professionals who helped with the delivery. It was not until Herminia’s grandmother saw a problem with her foot while bathing the little girl. Her mother,...
Jazim in Malawi When Daudi comes to the clinic with his son Jazim, he gets a lot of looks at first. In Malawi, it typically is the women who take the lead in family healthcare. Seeing a dad taking on this role has garnered much support and encouragement from the moms...
Treasure in Rwanda Francine is the mother of six children, ages 18 to 1. She married at 15 and had three children with her husband, but after the third child, her husband left her, and she remained alone for 14 years. Then she remarried, and things seemed to be going...
Saint Bethel in Burundi Saint Bethel is a little boy born with clubfoot, but his healing journey began two years before his birth. When he was born, his mom, Francine, and dad, Salvator, were distraught with dark images of what their little boy’s life would be like....
Sarahi in Honduras Nolvin and his daughter Sarahi have a special bond. When she was born with clubfoot, he could not imagine her life in the mountainous region where they live in Honduras, knowing she would not be able to walk. But a wise aunt gave some advice to...
Atinkut in Ethiopia When baby Atinkut was born with twisted feet, his family believed there was no hope. In their small farming village tucked deep within rural Ethiopia, whispers of despair followed them. The only stories they’d ever heard about clubfoot were...
