Kafika House

Obed is a 12-month-old boy from Tanzania. He is an only child, whose mother currently lives at her family home, while his father resides in Kenya. As a small-scale farmer, Obed's mother works hard to provide for her son and meet his daily needs. Obed was born with clubfoot on his right foot, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual and this causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. A community partner of Kafika House met Obed's family and advised them to bring him to Kafika House for assessment and treatment. Obed is currently scheduled to begin clubfoot treatment on October 15th. Our medical partner African Mission Healthcare is requesting $341 to fund Obed's clubfoot repair. After treatment, he will grow, play, and develop with improved foot alignment. “I am grateful that my son can receive treatment. I hope his foot will improve so he can walk comfortably," shared Obed's mother.

Grace is a four-month-old baby girl from Tanzania. She is the second-born child in a family of two children. Her parents are pastoralists who care for cattle as their main livelihood. Grace was born with clubfoot on both feet. Clubfoot is a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscles to the bones are shorter than usual, and this causes difficulty walking and wearing shoes. Fortunately, Grace's family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Surgeons will begin clubfoot treatment on October 15th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Grace's clubfoot repair. After treatment, she is expected to move, play, and grow comfortably. Grace's mother shared, “We are thankful that we found Kafika House. We are hopeful that Grace will receive the treatment she needs and grow up walking comfortably.”

Nabulu is a one-month-old baby girl. She is the last born child in a family of six children, and lives with both of her parents. Her father is a pastoralist and the sole provider for the family. Nabulu has clubfoot on both feet, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual and this causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. Her parents were referred to Kafika House for specialized review and care after she was born at a nearby facility. Nabulu is scheduled to begin treatment on September 25th with a series of gentle casting and manipulation to gradually improve the alignment of her feet. Once her feet have reached the appropriate position, she will undergo a tenotomy procedure to further correct the condition. She will then be fitted with a foot abduction brace (FAB), which she will wear until the age of five to help prevent the clubfoot from recurring. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Nabulu's clubfoot repair. After treatment, Nabulu has the opportunity to wear regular shoes as she grows up, and walk comfortably as she reaches important developmental milestones. Receiving treatment gives her family hope that her condition can be corrected early, before it starts limiting her mobility. “We are grateful that we were directed to Kafika House after Nabulu was born. We hope that through this treatment, she will grow up walking comfortably and wearing regular shoes like other children,” says Nabulu's mother.

Lightness is a newborn baby girl from Tanzania. She is the only child in her family. Her mother runs a small business. Lightness was born with bilateral clubfoot. Both of her feet are turned inward. Without treatment, this condition could make it difficult for Lightness to move, wear shoes, and walk comfortably as she grows. Lightness has been scheduled to begin a series of gentle manipulations and casting procedures to guide her feet into a more natural position gradually. Once the casting phase is complete, she will undergo a tenotomy procedure to further correct her foot position. Surgeons at our medical partner's care center, Kafika House, will begin clubfoot treatment for Lightness on September 18th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Lightness's clubfoot repair. After treatment, Lightness will have the opportunity to grow with properly positioned feet and, in the future, to wear normal shoes and to walk comfortably like other children. “We are grateful to have found a place where our daughter can receive treatment. We hope she will grow up walking comfortably and wearing shoes,” said Lightness's mother.

Gracious is a two-month-old baby girl from Tanzania. Gracious's father is a teacher, while her mother works at a church. Gracious has clubfoot on her left foot, which causes her foot to turn inwards. Although Gracious is still very young, leaving the condition untreated could make it difficult for her to wear normal shoes and to walk comfortably as she grows. Early treatment provides an important opportunity to gently correct the position of her foot to support normal development. Fortunately, Gracious' family traveled to visit our medical partner's care center, Kafika House. Surgeons there will begin clubfoot treatment on September 18th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $341 to fund Gracious' clubfoot repair. After treatment, Gracious is expected to be able to move and walk comfortably as she grows. Her parents are grateful that she can receive care at such a young age, giving her the best possible opportunity to grow and develop without the limitations that untreated clubfoot could cause. Gracious's mother shared, “We are thankful that Gracious can receive treatment while she is still so young. We hope she will grow up walking comfortably, wearing shoes, and enjoying every stage of childhood.”

Elizabeth is a four-year-old girl from the Serengeti District in the Mara Region of Tanzania. She is the youngest of three children, but sadly, her older sister passed away due to severe anemia. Elizabeth was raised by both her parents until recently, when her mother entrusted her care to her aunt. Her aunt, who now accompanies Elizabeth for treatment, is a small-scale farmer who grows maize for their household consumption and to provide income. Elizabeth was diagnosed with clubfoot, a condition in which the foot is twisted out of shape. The tissues connecting the muscle to the bones are shorter than usual, and this causes difficulty walking and even wearing shoes. For Elizabeth, this condition has made walking difficult and affected her balance and stability. In January 2026, Elizabeth's family traveled to Kenya for treatment, where she underwent several rounds of casting to address her condition. Sadly, her condition relapsed, leaving the family discouraged and unsure where to seek further help. Fortunately, in July 2026, their hope was restored when Kafika House, our medical partner's care center, had community partners visit the Serengeti and informed Elizabeth's family that effective treatment for relapsed clubfoot was available. They immediately traveled to Kafika House to begin her journey toward recovery. Elizabeth will now undergo a new series of corrective casts to realign her foot, followed by an Achilles tendon lengthening procedure. Surgeons will begin Elizabeth's clubfoot treatment at Kafika House on July 14th. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare, is requesting $1,171 to fund Elizabeth's clubfoot repair. After treatment, Elizabeth will have the opportunity to walk comfortably, play confidently, and enjoy a brighter, more independent future. Elizabeth's aunt said, "When her first treatment failed, we feared Elizabeth would struggle for the rest of her life. Today, we have renewed hope. We are grateful that she has another chance to receive the care she needs and dream of seeing her walk confidently like other children."