by Steve Robinson | Mar 25, 2025 | Our Families, Our Stories
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...
by Steve Robinson | Mar 12, 2025 | Our Families, Our Stories
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...
by Steve Robinson | Mar 12, 2025 | Our Families, Our Stories
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...
by Steve Robinson | Mar 11, 2025 | Our Families, Our Stories
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...
by Steve Robinson | Feb 17, 2025 | Our Families, Our Stories
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...
