Mapping Mobility: Scaling Grassroots Awareness Across Parvathipuram’s Schools and Health Centres

Building a Safety Net of Care: How CURE India’s Outreach in Andhra Pradesh Connects Every Child to the Gift of Movement.

In the pursuit of the #RunFree2030 vision, our most impactful work happens where communities live, learn, and grow. Today, in Parvathipuram, Andhra Pradesh, our District Programme Coordinator (DPC), Ms. K. Swapna, executed a comprehensive awareness drive designed to bridge the gap between early identification and specialized clinical care. By covering schools, Anganwadi centres, and local health facilities, we are building a robust safety net to ensure that no child with clubfoot goes unnoticed.

A Multi-Tiered Outreach Strategy in Maripivalasa

The initiative focused on embedding clubfoot awareness into the daily fabric of the community. Key locations included:

• Educational Institutions: Maripi Valasa Primary School and Surampeta Mandal Parishad School.
• Anganwadi Centres: Maripi Valasa (led by Ms. P. Kalyani) and Surampeta (Ms. Sulochana).
• Healthcare Frontline: Government Health Centre, Maripivalasa (supported by Ms. Suramma).

By engaging with teachers, Anganwadi workers, and healthcare professionals, we are ensuring that the entire community—from the classroom to the clinic—is equipped to spot the signs of clubfoot and facilitate the correct referral pathway.

The Power of the Referral Network

The success of CURE India’s program relies on the "early and often" approach. Children treated within their first few weeks of life achieve the best clinical outcomes. By sensitizing our partners in Maripivalasa to the Ponseti method, we are guaranteeing that families are not just told their child has a condition, but are immediately connected to a sustainable, non-surgical treatment path.

CURE India: Institutional Credibility in Every Village

As one of the Top 10 NGO’s in India, CURE India is recognized not only for the largest clubfoot program in the world but for our deep commitment to institutional transparency of fund usage.

• Our Impact: We have documented the most number of clubfoot children treated in history.
• Our Mission: Through grassroots efforts like Ms. K. Swapna's, we are scaling our national reach from 33% to 70% of all children born with clubfoot in the next 5 years.
• Our Promise: Every donation we receive funds the casting, braces, and clinical support that empower children to transition from disability to independence.

Gratitude to Our Local Partners

We extend our sincere thanks to the school authorities, Anganwadi workers, and healthcare professionals who opened their doors to us today. Your collaboration is the catalyst that allows us to reach those most in need.

How You Can Help:

1. Donate: Your donation funds the materials for clinics in districts like Parvathipuram. Support our work at cure.org.in/donate.
2. Advocate: Spread the word that clubfoot is treatable. Help us dismantle the myths that hold families back from seeking help.
3. Stay Connected: Join us in our journey across Andhra Pradesh and beyond as we work to make the #RunFree2030 goal a reality.

Together, we are not just correcting feet; we are empowering a generation to walk, run, and dream without limitations.