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...
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,...
