From Classrooms to Communities: How CURE India and Ambedkar University are Building a Brighter Future for Children with Clubfoot
At CURE India, our mission to eliminate disability is a multi-generational effort. While our doctors and counselors work on the frontlines, we believe in the power of the next generation to carry this torch forward. Recognized as one of the Top 10 NGO's in India, we are proud to foster a culture of learning, transparency, and social responsibility.
Recently, we reached a heartening milestone in our journey of academic collaboration. Five bright interns from Dr B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi (Karampura Campus) successfully completed their intensive 180-hour internship with us. This partnership is more than just a requirement for a degree; it is a vital part of our social impact strategy to build a socially conscious workforce dedicated to child health and clubfoot care.
During their time with CURE India (often known as CURE), these students demonstrated an inspiring level of commitment and enthusiasm. By immersing themselves in the world’s largest clubfoot program, they witnessed firsthand how medical precision meets compassionate community care.
The internship provided a deep dive into our national operations, where we utilize the Ponseti method—the gold standard in non-surgical clubfoot treatment. Through their 180 hours of service, these interns contributed meaningfully to our data management, awareness efforts, and family support systems, gaining a real-world understanding of what it takes to manage a health program with a massive national presence.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the Principal of Ambedkar University for their institutional support and to Dr. Ramesh Chander Sharma for his coordination. It is this synergy between academia and the social sector that will accelerate our progress toward RunFree2030.
Every year, thousands of children in India are born with clubfoot. Without intervention, they face a future of limited mobility and social exclusion. CURE India is currently treating 33% of children born with clubfoot in India, but our goal is far more ambitious.
Under our RunFree2030 initiative, we are scaling up to 70% in the next 5 years. Achieving this requires a massive influx of talent, energy, and resources. By training interns, we are effectively preparing the "youth for change" who will help us reach those remaining families who still lack access to care.
The treatment involves the serial application of casts to gradually correct the foot's position, followed by a minor procedure and the use of a FAB (Foot Abduction Brace) to maintain the results. This Free Treatment model ensures that financial status never stands in the way of a child's ability to walk.
Donors often ask what makes CURE India stand out among the Top 10 NGO's in the country. The answer lies in our credibility and our unwavering transparency of fund usage.
When you make a donation to CURE, you aren't just buying medical supplies; you are supporting a holistic ecosystem. This includes:
We invite our donors and the general public to see these internships as a testament to our organizational health. An NGO that opens its doors to students is an NGO that is confident in its processes and transparent in its impact.
The success of these five interns is a reminder that everyone has a role to play in ending clubfoot disability. Whether you are a student, a medical professional, or a concerned citizen, your involvement is crucial.
As we congratulate our interns from Ambedkar University, we look forward to their future successes. They leave CURE India not just with a certificate, but with the knowledge that they have contributed to a movement that is literally helping India run free.
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