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View fullsize Tim, who specialises in prosthetics and orthotics in Australia, recently visited and shared a presentation with us on the subject. We were delighted to learn that our practice standards (especially for clubfoot) are very similar to what he has seen a
View fullsize Did you know that some clubfoot cases can be managed without surgery? However, for babies who do need a tenotomy - a procedure where the tendon is carefully cut to release tightness and improve movement or alignment - we bring a surgeon in. The sim
View fullsize Join us in Arusha, Tanzania, for a two-week journey that changes lives - including yours. Guardians and teens have the opportunity to volunteer at Kafika House, explore Tanzania’s vibrant culture, and create lifelong memories. Together, you&rs
View fullsize It is often mothers who bear the brunt of the stigma surrounding disability. This can leave them in isolation and shame, while also shouldering the financial burden of caring for their child. Our Mamas Education Programme works to relieve some of th
View fullsize Walking tall and proud, into a new future. Our wooden walking frames are simply designed, but as our post-surgical patients learn to put weight on healing limbs, these frames make these first tentative few steps possible.
View fullsize You’ll often see our children wearing blue casts: these are made of fibreglass, and reinforced with padding. They’re strong yet lightweight, allowing children to move freely and play as they heal - all while holding limbs in place. #Hig
View fullsize The bonds of friendship that form between children as they heal is among the most rewarding things we get to witness. Many will have been ostracised or hidden away in shame, and so watching them flourish in an environment of love and acceptance is, q
View fullsize A cleft lip happens when the tissues of the upper lip don’t join properly before birth - and this can happen on one or both sides of the lip. Early intervention makes all the difference though: surgical repair can give back the ability to breas