by Steve Robinson | Jun 9, 2020 | Our Families, Our Stories
Abdoulaye in Burkina Faso Many people told Dad Oumarou and Mom Mamata that treatment was useless for their son Abdoulaye who was born with clubfoot. ?This is God?s will for your son to be born like that,? they said. Instead of listening to the nay-sayers, this Muslim...
by Steve Robinson | Jun 5, 2020 | COVID stories, Our Families
COVID and Clubfoot – Stories from the front lines During the pandemic, many villages are under quarantine in Burkina Faso. As a result, most families cannot get to the clubfoot clinics. For six-month-old Grace, this meant no new braces. But when her parents...
by Steve Robinson | Mar 9, 2020 | Our Families, Our Stories
When their daughter Adele was born with clubfoot, her parents wasted no time in finding out what the condition was and where it could be treated by doing some research on the internet. In fact, even with no knowledge of clubfoot, Orlando and Candy had their daughter...
by Steve Robinson | Feb 12, 2020 | Our Families, Our Stories
Vicky in DR Congo When Mireille saw her son Vicky for the first time with his right foot twisted due to clubfoot, she imagined that surgery would be the only possible way to correct his condition. The thought of surgery on her sweet little boy stole away...
by Steve Robinson | Jan 9, 2020 | Our Families, Our Stories
Maaz in Zambia When Maaz?s family emigrated from India to Zambia in search of a different life, they faced many challenges. However, they never anticipated that their youngest of three sons, Maaz, would be born with clubfoot further adding to their struggles. But help...
by Steve Robinson | Dec 9, 2019 | Our Families, Our Stories
Chour?me in Niger Standing up against your family and neighbors is never easy, but sometimes it is the only option you have, especially when it comes to taking care of your child.? When Chour?me was born with clubfoot, his father?s family accused the mother of being...
