CURE India has been working for more than 14 years to provide free treatment for clubfoot, caring for more than 100,000 children born with clubfoot in India. This deformity, if not treated, becomes a permanent disability. CURE India has the world's largest clubfoot treatment program.
Braces, created in-house by persons with disabilities, are given out during free weekly clinics, ensuring that the entire program model is inclusive and based on providing equal opportunities.
Northern Trust supported the addition of a new building to alleviate crowding and to provide private spaces for personal conversations and nursing.
“As a woman, working as counsellor at Cure India Clinic, I witness daily the emotional challenges faced by parents, particularly mothers’ journeys,” said Dhanyakumari, a CURE India Counsellor. “They struggle to find place for breastfeeding. Moreover, it is a harsh reality that there is not any clean toilet for them, so they wait for many hours until they leave the hospital premises. I believe in the transformative power of personal spaces for confidential conversations and emotional release. This new space fosters a sense of comfort and support. Thanks to Northern Trust for the great support.”