by Steve Robinson | Mar 25, 2025 | Our Families, Our Stories
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...
by Steve Robinson | Mar 26, 2025 | Our Families, Our Stories
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...
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...
