Competence, Commitment, and Compassion: Inside CURE India’s 3-Day Strategic Program Management Training in Puri
Against the serene backdrop of Puri, Odisha, from March 9–11, 2026, the heart of CURE India’s regional operations beat with a renewed sense of purpose. We successfully concluded an intensive 3-Day Program Management Training that brought together our dedicated team members from Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal.
This wasn't just a meeting; it was a high-level strategic alignment. In the world of non-profit healthcare, specialized knowledge is the fuel that drives social impact. By gathering our regional leaders, we are ensuring that the gold standard of care—from the clinical precision of the Ponseti method to the empathetic depth of family counseling—is delivered with absolute consistency across our national presence.
The training was designed to address the complex reality of treating clubfoot and supporting children with disabilities in a country as vast as India. Led by a distinguished panel of experts—including Dr. Santhosh George G., Dr. Atula Jamir, Mr. Pratap, Mr. Mohammed, Mr. Andrews, and Mr. Shubham Shekhar—the sessions provided a 360-degree view of our mission:
"At CURE India, we believe that medical skill must be matched by administrative competence and compassionate counseling. This training ensures our teams return to their states equipped to change lives more effectively than ever before."
The core of our success remains the Ponseti method. This globally recognized approach allows us to correct clubfoot through a series of gentle manipulations and weekly corrective plaster casts. However, the Puri training emphasized that the medical journey doesn't end when the last cast is removed.
The maintenance phase, which utilizes the FAB (Foot Abduction Brace), is where the long-term victory is won. Our coordinators were trained to provide even better guidance to families on the strict bracing protocols required to prevent relapse. By providing Free Treatment and the necessary FAB braces, CURE India removes the financial barriers that often stand between a child and a lifetime of mobility.
As the largest clubfoot program in the world, we have achieved the distinction of having the most number of clubfoot children treated globally. This scale is why CURE India is recognized to be among the Top 10 NGO's in India/in the country.
For our donors, medical professionals, and the general public, our status is built on a foundation of credibility and the transparency of fund usage. We understand that every Donation is a choice to invest in a child's future. By investing in the "competence and commitment" of our staff through trainings like the one in Puri, we ensure that every rupee donated results in a measurable, life-changing impact on the ground.
Our journey toward a clubfoot-free nation is guided by the ambitious and urgent RunFree2030 mission. While we celebrate the fact that CURE India is currently treating 33% of all children born with clubfoot in India, we are acutely aware of the thousands of children who still lack access to care. To bridge this gap, we are aggressively scaling up to reach 70% of children born with clubfoot in the next 5 years. This expansion requires a massive mobilization of resources, from training more medical professionals to expanding our grassroots outreach in states like Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and West Bengal. By intensifying our national presence and strengthening our partnerships with state governments, we are working toward a future where no child is left behind due to a lack of resources or awareness, ensuring that every infant born with this condition has an equal opportunity to stand tall and walk free by the end of the decade.
The Puri training has energized our teams, but the mission requires a community of supporters to reach the finish line.
We extend our deepest thanks to our participants from Odisha, MP, and West Bengal. Your dedication is the reason we can look a parent in the eye and say with confidence: "Your child will walk."
Together, we make hope walk.
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